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SIMATIC
Field PG
Manual
Edition 01/2002
A5E00075760-04
Preface, Contents
Important Notes
Getting Familiarized with the
SIMATIC Field PG
Configuring And Operating The
SIMATIC Field PG
SIMATIC Field PG Expansions
Configuring the SIMATIC Field
PG
Error Diagnostics
Hardware Information
Reinstallation of the Software
Appendices
ESD Guidelines
Technical Specifications
Glossary, Index
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  • Page 1 Preface, Contents Important Notes SIMATIC Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Configuring And Operating The Field PG SIMATIC Field PG SIMATIC Field PG Expansions Manual Configuring the SIMATIC Field Error Diagnostics Hardware Information Reinstallation of the Software Appendices ESD Guidelines...
  • Page 2 Trademarks SIMATIC , SIMATIC HMI and SIMATIC NET are registered trademarks of SIEMENS AG. Third parties using for their own purposes any other names in this document which refer to trademarks might infringe upon the rights of the trademark owners.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Where is this Manual Valid? This manual is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC Field PG and describes the state of delivery in January 2002. Certifications, Standards and Approvals...
  • Page 4 Field PG. This chapter also contains instructions for working with submodules and memory cards for programmable logic controllers and additional interfaces. Expansion Chapter 4 describes how to expand your SIMATIC Field PG (for example, installation of memory expansions). Please observe the safety instructions in this section. Configuration Modifications made to the system hardware may make it necessary for you to adapt the original hardware configuration.
  • Page 5 Trainingscenter Siemens offers a number of training courses to familiarize you with the SIMATIC S7 automation system. Please contact your regional training center or our central training center in D 90327 Nuremberg, Germany for details.
  • Page 6 E-mail: simatic.hotline@ E-mail: simatic.hotline@ nbgm.siemens.de sae.siemens.com.sg sea.siemens.com GMT: +1:00 GMT: +8:00 GMT: –5:00 German and English are spoken on all the SIMATIC hotlines, French, Italian and Spanish are also spoken on the authorization hotline. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 7 Users and specialists from all over the world share information in the forum. Your local customer service representative for Automation & Drives in our customer service representative data bank. Information on field service, repairs, spare parts and more under ”Services”. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 8 Preface SIMATIC Field PG Manual viii A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ......Unpacking and Setting Up the SIMATIC Field PG ....
  • Page 10 ........Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG .
  • Page 11 ..............Index-1 SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 12 Contents SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 13: Important Notes

    Always pull the power plug and disconnect the battery before connecting or disconnecting modules (containing ESDs). Touch modules fitted with ESDs by their edges only. Never touch wiring posts or printed conductors on modules (containg ESDs). SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 14: Certificates, Directives And Declarations

    Postfach 1963 D-92209 Amberg Tel.: 09621 80 3283 Fax: 09621 80 3278 Observing the Setup Guidelines The setup guidelines and notes on safety given in the manual must be observed on startup and during operation. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 15: Certification For The Usa, Canada And Australia

    Certification for the USA, Canada and Australia Security One of the following markings on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to the UL 1950 standard. Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to Standard C22.2. No. 950 SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 16 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australia AS/NZS 3548 This product meets the requirements of the Standard. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 17: Cleaning And Transporting The Field Pg

    Pack the Field PG and all accessories into the supplied rucksack case if you are going to transport it over greater distances. You should use the original package for the shipment of the programming device. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 18 Important Notes SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 19: Getting Familiarized With The Simatic Field Pg

    This chapter briefly presents the most important components of the SIMATIC Field PG. Get familiarized with these elements before you start to commission the PG. Chapter Overview Section Description Page Components of the SIMATIC Field PG Keyboard Touchpad 2-13 LED displays 2-14...

  • Page 20: Components Of The Simatic Field Pg

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Components of the SIMATIC Field PG View with closed display The system LEDs (battery status , device , drives , MPI/DP MPI/DP and Memory Card ) indicate the status of the battery, unit, drives, MPI/DP and Memory Card interface.
  • Page 21 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Front view with open display The Field PG’S 14.1” TFT display has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with up to 256k colors. The speaker outputs audio and system alarm signals generated by the software.
  • Page 22 10/100 Mbit per second (Mbps). The MPI/DP interface is isolated from line potential. You can use it to connect the SIMATIC Field PG to an S7 automation system or to a PROFIBUS network. SIMATIC Field PG Manual...
  • Page 23 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Here is the ventiduct. Caution The ventiducts for incoming and outgoing air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, there is a risk of overheating. Here you can connect an appropriate external monitor. Caution Make sure the monitor can handle the resolution and refresh rate settings. Other- wise, it can result in damage.
  • Page 24 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG View of the right side Depending on the device configuration, it can come with a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM or a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For example, you can read the electronic manual of the supplied ”Backup PG” CD with this drive.
  • Page 25 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG View of the left side Opening for the connection of a security cable. You can protect your PG against theft by locking the cable to a writing desk or any other heavy appliance.
  • Page 26 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Bottom view The supplied rechargeable battery is installed behind a cover. The rechargeable battery (Lithium-Ion) makes the device portable, independent of an external power supply. The battery pack also prevents data loss in case of power failure. See also section 3.3.

  • Page 27: Keyboard

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Keyboard Keyboard Layout The keyboard is split into the following areas: Alphanumeric or typewriter keyboard with special keys Function keys Cursor control keys. Repeat Function All the keys on the keyboard are of the autorepeat type. The character is repeated as long as the key is pressed.
  • Page 28 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Special Keys The special keys in the alphanumeric keyboard have the following functions: Function Backspace key This key moves the cursor one space to the left and deletes the character at this position.
  • Page 29 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Function ALT Key (combination key) This key is only used in combination with other keys. For example, you can enter the hexadecimal value of an ASCII character using this key and the numeric keypad for example, F + ALT + 132 corresponds to “ä...
  • Page 30 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Numeric Keypad with Fn Key By pressing F and one of these keys, the numbers and characters can be used provided Num Lock is switched on. & / :Ö > : / –...

  • Page 31: Touchpad

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Touchpad Definition The Touchpad is an input device for cursor control and menu operation (with mouse operation) in numerous programs. You can move the cursor to any screen position by touch. A left button click on sets the mark. The right button assignment varies, depending on the user program.

  • Page 32: Led Displays

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG LED displays Keyboard LEDs LED displays for the Num-Lock, Shift-Lock and Scroll-Lock keys. They indicate the current status of the shift keys. Meaning of the keyboard LEDs Symbol Meaning green Num-Lockon Num-Lock off...

  • Page 33: On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button)

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button) Switching the Field PG On Hold the On/Off button (Power Button) down for approx. 1 second to switch on the device. Switching the Field PG Off Either close the display lid, actuate the On-/Off-pushbutton (Power Button) or...
  • Page 34 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Caution The Field PG supports different operating modes, according to the settings in the Windows power options. The power options are preset at the factory in such a way that the device always switches to defined operating modes (On, Standby, Hiber- nate, Off).

  • Page 35: Drives

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Drives 2.6.1 Floppy Disk Drive Depending on the device configuration, a standard floppy disk drive (1,44 MB), a Superdisk LS120 or a Superdisk LS240 drive is built in. 3.5” diskettes (of 1.44 MB) and Superdisks (up to 120 MB) can be used with the LS120 drive.
  • Page 36 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Information on the LS120/LS240 Disk Drive Restrictions P-Tools under STEP 5 Data cannot be edited in PCP/M format on the LS120/LS240 drive using P Tools under STEP 5. Notice When you use the P Tools (for editing PCP/M files) supplied with STEP 5, remember that these are not fully supported by the Windows Me and Windows 2000 operating systems nor by LS120/LS240 diskette drives.

  • Page 37: Hard Disk Drive

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drive A variety of hard disk drives can be operated with the SIMATIC Field PG. Whenever the hard disk is accessed, the status LED for external storage media at the keyboard front lights up.
  • Page 38 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Notice To ensure that the open drawer of the CD-ROM drive is not exposed to excessive force, always support the front of the drawer with one hand while inserting or re- moving the CD-ROM with the other.

  • Page 39: External Power Unit And Battery

    External Power Unit and Battery External Power Unit External power supply for the SIMATIC Field PG for operation on 120 V or 230 V power supply networks. The voltage range is selected automatically. With line operation the integrated battery is charged at the same time. The connecting cable for the SIMATIC Field PG is installed fixed on the external power supply.
  • Page 40 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG Battery The included battery pack is installed underneath a cover. The Field PG has an integrated (Lithium-Ion) rechargeable battery. This makes the device portable, meaning you can use it without the external power supply. The battery also prevents data loss as a result of power failure.

  • Page 41: Configuring And Operating The Simatic Field Pg

    What Does This Chapter Contain? The chapter below describes all tasks required to successfully set up your workplace. These include: initial steps for commissioning your SIMATIC Field PG, working with battery operation and replacing the battery, connecting peripheral devices, working with memory submodules for the PLC and connecting your PG to other devices.

  • Page 42: Unpacking And Setting Up The Simatic Field Pg

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Unpacking and Setting Up the SIMATIC Field PG Unpacking Your SIMATIC Field PG Unpack your SIMATIC Field PG as follows: 1. Remove the packing. 2. Do not throw the original packing away. Keep it if you need to transport the device at a later time.
  • Page 43 Setting up your SIMATIC Field PG Find a comfortable and safe working position for your SIMATIC Field PG. 1. Put the SIMATIC Field PG down on its base on an even surface at a comfortable working height and distance. 2. Ensure there is an easily accessible mains outlet near your place of work.

  • Page 44: Connecting To The Power Supply

    Fig. 3-2 Power supply connection Warning The SIMATIC Field PG must only be operated with the provided power supply unit and/or battery pack. The external power supply must not be covered up (risk of over-heating). For reasons of safety you must use the patch cord and power supply that is inclu- ded in the delivery.

  • Page 45: Battery Operation

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Battery Operation Battery Operation If not connected to an external power supply unit, the SIMATIC Field PG can be operated with the internal battery pack. 1. Switch on the device. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged before you start work.
  • Page 46 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Disposal of Used Batteries Lithium-Ion batteries can be recycled. Their components can be used as raw materials for new batteries or other products. Effective recycling of batteries is only possible when the used batteries are collected according to type.
  • Page 47 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Performing a Teach-in Cycle Broadly speaking, the procedure for a teach-in cycle is as follows: 1. Power supply operation: Charge the battery until it is full (battery display on the device is green). Duration: About 3 hours for an empty battery.

  • Page 48: Commissioning

    3.4.1 Cold Start of the SIMATIC Field PG When powering up the SIMATIC Field PG for the first time the operating system is set up automatically (depending on the version delivered: Windows Me, Windows NT or Windows 2000 Professional). Please proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 49 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Default country code of the Windows 2000 menus, dialogs and keyboard layout is English. You can set another language and keyboard via the control panel with the dialog Start >Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options > tab ”General”, box ”Menus and dialogs”>...

  • Page 50: Restart Of The Simatic Field Pg

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG 3.4.2 Restart of the SIMATIC Field PG Once the Field PG is configured, the user interface of the corresponding operating system is displayed following system startup every time you switch on or reset the...

  • Page 51: Panel "Field Pg

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Panel “Field PG” Panel “Field PG” helps you to work better with the Field PG. It has the following functions: Automatic execution of battery calibration. Setting the display brightness Temperature display Hardware properties of the PC Card, MPI and Ethernet interface Display of firmware versions The Panel is installed on devices with Windows Me and Windows 2000.

  • Page 52: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting the Monitor To connect the monitor, proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the SIMATIC Field PG and the monitor. 2. Open the port cover on the rear of the device. 3. Plug the monitor cable into the VGA socket connector.
  • Page 53 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Connecting Devices to the USB Interface You can connect single or multiple USB devices (mouse, keyboard or printer) to one USB interface connector. 1. Open the port cover on the rear of the device.
  • Page 54 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Connecting a Microphone The 3.5-mm phono jack can be used to connect microphones. Pin assignment: Micground Power 3.5-mm microphone plug Fig. 3-5 Pin assignment of the microphone plug For microphone recordings, select Programs > Accessories > Multimedia >...

  • Page 55: Working With Simatic S5 Memory Submodules

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Working with SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules Editing SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules You can read and program SIMATIC S5 memory submodules (EPROMs or EEPROMs) via the Memory Card interface. Use the S5 adapter for S5 memory submodules that is included in the scope of delivery for devices with Step 5 software.

  • Page 56: Working With Simatic Memory Cards

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards SIMATIC memory cards can be read, programmed, and erased. SIMATIC memory cards are available for SIMATIC S5 and SIMATIC S7 software. SIMATIC Memory Card Fig.

  • Page 57: Working With Micro Memory Cards

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Working with Micro Memory Cards Working with Micro Memory Cards Read, program and erase Micro Memory-Cards (MMC) via the Micro Memory Card interface. Operation with Micro Memory Cards is supported by STEP 7 V5.1 or higher.

  • Page 58: Working With Pc Cards

    Remove the card only after all data traffic has terminated (risk of data loss and system failure). You might damage the SIMATIC Field PG and the PC-Card if you attempt to insert the card the wrong way round. Always discharge your body’s charge of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded part of the device (e.g.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Field Pg To A Simatic S5 Network

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG 3.11 Connecting the Field PG to a SIMATIC S5 Network Point-To-Point Connection In this section, you will learn how to connect your Field PG to a programming device or S5 PLC using a point-to-point connection.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Field Pg To A Simatic S7 Network (Mpi/Dp)

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG 3.12 Connecting the Field PG to a SIMATIC S7 Network (MPI/DP) Connecting an S7 Programmable Controller via an MPI/DP Interface You can use the potential-separated*) MPI/DP interface to connect the SIMATIC Field PG to a SIMATIC S7 programmable controller or to a PROFIBUS network.
  • Page 61 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG Connecting Via the MPI/DP interface, you can connect your programming devices to MPI networks (S7-200, S7-300, and S7-400) or PROFIBUS DP networks (DP components). MPI/PROFIBUS DP Network Up to 32 devices (PC, PG, or AS) can be connected to the MPI/DP interface to form a network segment.

  • Page 62: Networking The Field Pg With Other Stations On Profibus

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG 3.13 Networking the Field PG with Other Stations on PROFIBUS Networking the SIMATIC Field PG on PROFIBUS PROFIBUS is an open and robust bus system for industrial use. It can be used to configure networks with up to 32 stations per segment.

  • Page 63: Simatic Field Pg Expansions

    SIMATIC Field PG Expansions What Does This Chapter Contain? This chapter shows you how to expand your SIMATIC Field PG with additional expansion memory submodules to increase its performance. Please note the included comments on safety. Chapter Overview Section Description...

  • Page 64: Installing Memory Expansion Submodules

    Installing Memory Expansion Submodules Standard Memory The motherboard has 2 slots for 144 pin SO DIMM memory submodules. This allows you to expand the memory capacity of your SIMATIC Field PG to a maximum of 512 Mbytes. Memory Submodules Fig. 4-1 Positions of the SO DIMM Memory Submodules You can install submodules of different capacity.
  • Page 65 SIMATIC Field PG Expansions Caution The electronic components of the printed circuit boards are highly sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Certain precautionary measures are therefore necessary when handling such components. These measures are explained in the guidelines for handling electrostatically-sensitive devices in Appendix A.

  • Page 66: Processor Upgrade

    SIMATIC Field PG Expansions Processor Upgrade You can boost the performance of your SIMATIC Field PG with a processor upgrade. Consult your local dealer or service partner. Notice If an upgrade is implemented, for example to a processor with a different fre- quency, it may be important to also upgrade the BIOS.

  • Page 67: Configuring The Simatic Field Pg

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG What Does This Chapter Contain? In this chapter, you will learn how to configure your programming device. You need to do this if you change your system by adding, removing, or exchanging expansion modules and memory expansions, or by replacing a system module.

  • Page 68: Changing The Device Configuration With Setup

    SETUP-Program The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. Information about the system configuration is stored in the battery-buffered RAM of the SIMATIC Field PG. You can use SETUP to set the hardware configuration (for example, hard disk type) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to set the time of day and date.
  • Page 69 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Screen Display Following Power On With the standard setting of your PG, the screen displays after power-on, for example: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 -A5E0001xxxx-ES00x Copyright 1985-2000 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved SIEMENS Field PG...
  • Page 70 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The following screen form appears when you start the BIOS setup: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Header Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Menu bar Item Specific Help [ 15:35:32 ] System Time: [ 09/05/2000 ] System Date: <Tab>,...

  • Page 71: The Main Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help [ 15:35:32 ] System Time: [ 09/05/2000 ] System Date: <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, Diskette A: [Disabled] <Enter> selects field. Primary Master...
  • Page 72 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG System Time und System Date System Time and System Date indicate the current values. Once you have selected the appropriate option, you can use the [+] and [-] keys to modify the time setting Hour:Minute:Second and the date Month/Day/Year.
  • Page 73 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG ”Type” Field The parameters you can select here are usually stored on the IDE drive. The ’Auto’ setting in the ’Type’ field means that these values are automatically read from the drive and written into memory .
  • Page 74 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG “Memory Cache” Field The following pop-up menu appears when you select the option “Memory cache” in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [ 15:35:32 ]...
  • Page 75 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Option “Boot Options” The following submenu appears when you select the option “Boot Options” in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Boot Options Item Specific Help QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled] Allows the system to skip certain tests while booting.
  • Page 76 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Example of a Summary screen: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility BIOS Number : A5E0001xxxx-ES00x SIMATIC PG : Field PG Pentium III System ROM : E7A6 - FFFF CPU Type : Pentium(R) III BIOS Date : 09/05/00 CPU Speed...
  • Page 77 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Option “Keyboard Features” The following submenu appears when you select the “Keyboard Features” field in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Keyboard Features Item Specific Help NumLock: Selects Power-On state Key Click: [Disabled] for NumLock on next boot...
  • Page 78 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG “Hardware Options” Field The following submenu appears when you select the “Hardware Options” field in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Hardware Options Item Specific Help Enable or disable the Enabled PCI – MPI / DP:...
  • Page 79 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Entry Meaning Onboard Ethernet Enable the on-board Ethernet interface. Resources are managed by the BIOS PCI Plug & Play mechanism. [Disabled] Ethernet inactive. Ethernet interface hardware is switched off. The operating system can not operate the interface [Enabled] Ethernet active.

  • Page 80: The Advanced Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Advanced Menu Menu Structure PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help Installed O/S: WinMe/2000 [ No ] Reset Configuration Data: Select the operating system installed IRQ Resource Exclusion...
  • Page 81 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Floppy disk controller Enabling or disabling the floppy controller of the basic module Large Disk Access [OTHER] The tables are not adapted. Mode [DOS] Drive letters are constructed according to Enhanced IDE compatible DOS drive access.

  • Page 82: The Security Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Security Menu You can only edit the fields enclosed in square brackets. Two passwords are assigned to protect your programming device from unauthorized use. You can use the supervisor password to prevent use of diskettes for the normal user and to limit use of the hard disk.

  • Page 83: The Power Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Power Menu This menu has the following structure: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help [Enabled] Power Savings: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hard Disk Timeout: [Disabled] Switch on/off Power Savings to conserves...
  • Page 84 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Resume Time Time for automatic restart Resume On Modem Enabled wakes the system up when an Ring incoming call is detected on your modem. After Power Failure [Stay Off] After power failure the device is not switched on automatically.

  • Page 85: The Boot Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Boot Menu This menu allows you to set the priority of boot devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help +Removable Devices +Hard Drive Keys used to view or...
  • Page 86 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG Groups marked + can contain more than one device. When you select a group marked in this way, hit Enter to view the list of devices in the group. See the figure below for an illustration:...

  • Page 87: The Version Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Version Menu This menu contains the information you will have to quote when you send us technical questions about your system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help...

  • Page 88: The Exit Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG The Exit Menu The setup program is always terminated using this menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Exit System Setup and...

  • Page 89: Error Diagnostics

    Wrong keyboard driver German keyboard: <ALTGr> <ß> International keyboard : <\> key After power on: error message: “Battery needs calibration cycle” Battery is no longer calibrated Confirm error message with the “F1” key Run a teach-in cycle SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 90 Error Diagnostics SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 91: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information Chapter Overview Section Description Page System resources Interface pinout Cables 7-10 SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 92: System Resources

    Windows Me Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information Windows 2000 Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > System Information SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 93: Interface Pinout

    Both interfaces are conceived for high-current USB (500mA). However, they cannot be used simultaneously as high-current interface. Pin-No. Designation Description Input / Output +5V (fused) Output - Data Data line Input / Output + Data Data line Input / Output Ground SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 94 Output Unassigned Ground Ground Ground Ground Unassigned Ground Unassigned DDC_DAT Display Data Channel Data Input / Output EXT_H Horizontal synchronizing Output pulse EXT_V Vertical synchronizing pulse Output DDC_CLK Display Data Channel Clock Input / Output SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 95 90 mA. Unassigned LTG_A Signal line A of the MPI module Input/output RTS_PG RTS output signal of the MPI module. The Output control signal is “1” when the programming device is sending. Screen on connector casing SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 96 Received data Input Internal 75 Ω output 4, 5 * SYMR Received data Input Internal 75 Ω output 7, 8 * SYMT Shield LED yellow Connection LED green Activity * is not necessary for data transfer SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 97 Hardware Information Micro-In Plug for external microphone. Pinout: Mic- Power ground 3.5-mm Microphone phono plug Fig. 7-2 Microphone Headphone Plug for external headphones. Pinout: Left Right 3.5-mm Stereo phono plug Fig. 7-3 Headphone SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 98 +TTY RxD TTY receive Input 10 - 17 Unassigned +TTY TxD TTY send Output +20mA Isolated current source DTR (S1) Data terminal ready Output -TTY TxD TTY send Output RI (M3) Incoming call Input 23-25 Unassigned SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 99 9-pole pin strip. Just plug the Gender Changer into the COM1 socket and secure it with the two hex head screws. The V24 and TTY interfaces for COM1 can be alternately used. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 100: Patch Cords

    SIMATIC S5 Standard Cord Set MPI/DP Cord Set for SIMATIC S7 You can use the 6ES7901-0BF00-0AA0 cord set to connect your SIMATIC Field PG to a SIMATIC S7 PLC. Please not the comments in Chapter 3. SIMATIC Field PG Manual 7-10...

  • Page 101: Reinstallation Of The Software

    Cause / Remedy Restoring the Hard Disk (Data Deleted) Installing the Operating System Windows Me Installing Drivers and Software Installing the Operating System Windows 2000 Installing the Operating System Windows NT 8-12 Installing the SIMATIC-Software 8-14 SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 102: Cause / Remedy

    Insert authorization disk in drive A: Click ”Start” on the Windows task bar and Select Start > Simatic > AuthorsW > AuthorsW to open the authorization tool which will help you to save all authorizations on your authorization disk. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 103: Restoring The Hard Disk (Data Deleted)

    [N] for “No” for the question ”Do you want to use the maximum memory size available for the primary DOS partition and do you want to activate this partition?” and set the partition size, for example, to 6100 MB. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 104: Creating Partitions Under Windows 2000

    5. Create a primary DOS partition with 4090 MB. Enter [N] for “No” for the question ”Do you want to use the maximum memory size available for the primary DOS partition and do you want to activate this partition?” and set the partition size to 6100 MB. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 105: Creating Partitions Under Windows Nt

    The hard disk is delivered with the following installed (only for versions delivered with Windows NT): – a partition of with the FAT16 file system with 2045 Mbytes, – a partition of with the NTFS file system. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 106 Use the Recovery CD to boot as described in steps 1 to 3 above and then format drive C: with the program “Format”. Type: ”A:\>Format C:”. The creation of NTFS partitions is done under the Windows NT setup program. Starting the Windows NT setup is described in chapter 8.6. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 107: Installing The Operating System Windows Me

    4. When the “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” is displayed, select “1. Boot for CD-Recovery”. 5. You have to confirm the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.

  • Page 108: Installing Drivers Under Windows Me

    Installieren the drivers and software from the supplied CD ”Backup PG”. Proceed as follows: 1. Insert the CD 2. Acrobat Reader must be installed 3. Navigate through the driver list to ../Drivers/FieldPG.pdf 4. Install the desired driver according to the Driver List. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 109: Installing The Operating System Windows 2000

    4. Select “1. Boot for CD-Recovery” in the screen ”Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu”. 5. You have to confirm the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.
  • Page 110 You can set another language and keyboard via the control panel with the dialog Start >Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options > tab ”General”, box ”Menus and dialogs”> tab ”Input locales”, box ”Input language”. SIMATIC Field PG Manual 8-10 A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 111: Installing Drivers Under Windows 2000

    Click the “Driver” tab and then click “Update Driver”, then follow the instructions that appear on your screen. The “Driver” tab may not be available for some devices. In this case try to change the driver by double-clicking on the desired hardware icon in “Control panel”. SIMATIC Field PG Manual 8-11 A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 112: Installing The Operating System Windows Nt

    4. When “Microsoft Windows 98-Startup Menu” is displayed, select “1. Boot for CD-Recovery”. 5. You have to acknowledge the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.
  • Page 113 “Windows NT Workstation Resource Kit” Version 4.0 (is not included in the package). It contains specific information for administrators who are responsible for installing, managing, and integrating Windows NT Workstation in a network or multiuser environment. SIMATIC Field PG Manual 8-13 A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 114: Installing The Simatic Software

    The authorization diskette with the authorizations necessary for the use of SIMATIC software is only delivered with versions containing the corresponding SIMATIC software. The installation of the authorizations is described in Section 3.4.1 “Cold Start of the PG”. SIMATIC Field PG Manual 8-14 A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 115: Guidelines For Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (Esd)

    Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (ESD) Chapter Overview Section Description Page What is ESD? Electrostatic Charging of Persons General Protective Measures Against Electrostatic Discharge Damage SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 116: What Is Esd

    In most cases, the damage caused by an overvoltage is not immediately noticeable and results in total damage only after a prolonged period of operation. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 117: Electrostatic Charging Of Persons

    Wool Antistatic material, for example, wood or concrete 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Relative air humidity in % Fig. A-1 Electrostatic Voltages which can Build up on a Person SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 118: General Protective Measures Against Electrostatic

    If you have to carry out measurements on a module, you must discharge your body’s electrostatic charge before you start the measurement by touching grounded metallic parts. Use grounded measuring devices only. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Note At the start of the PG the BIOS messages (Summary Screen) offer a precise over- view of your SIMATIC Field PG configuration SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 120 10 V/m with 80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz, 80 kHz - 1GHz (to IEC 61000-4-3) 10 V/m, pulse modulated 50% duty cycle, 900MHz and 1,89 GHz (to IEC 61000-4-3) Magnetic field 30 A/m, 50Hz (to IEC 61000-4-8) SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 121 Dynamic Video Memory Technology Resolutions / frequencies / colors CRT: up to 1280x1024 / 85 Hz / 4 mio. colors or 1600 x 1200 / 75 Hz 265k colors Burning operation with DVD-ROM/CD-RW permissible only in undisturbed enviromment. SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 122 0CC00h...0CC7FFh or 0DC00h...0DC7FFh 5, 10, 11 or 15 configurable per software 2 USB ports 1 x high-current max. (500mA), 1x low–current (100mA) Ethernet RJ45, 10/100 Mbits, Intel controller: Kinnereth DA82562ET DC-In DC–voltage input, phono jack SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 123 Headphone and microphone connector for 3.5–mm phone jack respectively Function displays Status LEDs Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Battery status Device status Access to FD / HD / CR–ROM S5 Module/Memory Card active MPI/DP token passing SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 124 Technical Specifications SIMATIC Field PG Manual A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 125: Glossary

    What does This Chapter Contain? This chapter contains a glossary in which you will find a list of the terminology used in conjunction with the Siemens range of programming devices and a brief explanation of each of the terms. SIMATIC Field PG Manual...
  • Page 126 The base memory is a part of the main memory. It is 640 Kbytes for all programming devices. The size is entered in the SETUP menu under the entry “System Memory” and is not changed even if the memory is extended. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-2 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 127 Pressing and immediately releasing the left mouse button; selects objects or triggers commands. COM1 Port Serial V.24/modem-PLC interface. This interface is suitable for asynchronous data transmission. It can also be used to connect printers with a serial interface. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-3 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 128 32-bit data bus architecture where all lines are connected to the same circuit for processing the same instructions. DIMMs can be installed in the computer as single chip, SIMMs, on the contrary, only in pairs. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-4 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 129 Pull-down menus only “roll” down when the menu title is clicked on. Different functions can then be called from these menus by moving the mouse and clicking on an item in a menu. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-5 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 130 Function Keys Function keys can be divided into two different types; the normal function keys which are assigned a particular function of the computer (for example, delete key), and programmable function keys (softkeys). SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-6 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 131 PLCs, programming devices, printers, or monitors via physical connections (cables). An interface is also the connection between different programs, to enable them to work together. Interface Module Module which controls and extends the hardware periphery. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-7 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 132 Light Emitting Diode (for example, status display). Semiconductor diode that transforms electrical energy into light. LPT1 Port The LPT1 port (Centronics port) is a parallel interface that can be used to connect a printer. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-8 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 133 The device on which images generated by the computer’s video adapter are displayed. Mother Board The mother board is the core of the programming device. From here data are processed and stored, interfaces and device I/Os are controlled and managed. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-9 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 134 Collective term for all functions which, in conjunction with the hardware, control and monitor execution of the user programs, the distribution of resources among the individual user programs, and the maintenance of the operating mode (for example, Windows 98, MS-DOS). SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-10 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 135 PC expansion cards and making their use more flexible, offering the market a basis for development. Cooperates with JEIDA. See Cardbus interface. Compact programming device especially for industrial applications. The PG is fully equipped for programming SIMATIC PLCs. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-11 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 136 (for example, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400) consist of one or more CPUs and various I/O modules. Programmable Controller (AS) This programmable controller (PLC) consists of the central unit, a CPU and of diverse I/O modules. Pull-Down Menu See Drop-Down Menu SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-12 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 137 Data is transmitted one bit at a time via a serial interface (port); serial interfaces are therefore slower than parallel interfaces. Serial Port Adaptors D9/D25 This adapter is used to convert the COM1/V24/PLC interface of the SIMATIC PC family to a common socket. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-13 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 138 SIMATIC S5 family. The language used is known as STEP 5. STEP 7 Programming software for the creation of user programs for SIMATIC S7 control. STN Display Super Twist Nematic passive display SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-14 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 139 (hot plugging). User Interface The software-controlled menus and screens on the monitor through which the user communicates with the program. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-15 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 140 Write protection for files; this type of write protection is stored in the computer and is allocated by the system manager. Floppy disk write protection; for 3 1/2 in. diskettes by opening the write protection hole. SIMATIC Field PG Manual Glossary-16 A5E00075760-04...

  • Page 141: Index

    Mouse, 3-13 PC-Card, 2-6 USB Devices, 3-13 RJ45 Ethernet, 3-22 Connection, external power supply, 3-4 USB, 2-4 Cursor key, 2-11 VGA, 2-5 Interface Pinout, 7-3 Device configuration, 5-1, 5-2 Diskettes, 2-17 Keyboard, 2-3, 2-9 SIMATIC Field PG Manual Index-1 A5E00075760-04...
  • Page 142 Teach–in Cycle (Battery), 3-6 MPI/DP, 7-5 Touchpad, 2-4 USB, 7-3 Type of disk drive, built–in, 5-6 VGA, 7-4 Point-to-point connection, 3-19 Power supply, 2-21 Processor Upgrade, 4-4 Unpacking, 3-2 PROFIBUS, 3-22 USB Interface, 2-4 SIMATIC Field PG Manual Index-2 A5E00075760-04...

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