Planning The Migration Phases - Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 Manual For Migrating

2 Planning Plant Migration
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Planning the migration phases

The transition to new technology requires careful planning to avoid problems and
ensure maximum use of new functions and capabilities. For these reasons, it is
important to the take time to plan the objectives and required steps before the start
of the migration process.
The following table provides a brief description of how to implement the required
phases.
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Migration S7-300/S7-400 nach S7-1500
Entry ID: 109478811, V1.1,
Designation
Plant audit Identifying the status quo of the plant/machine
All control and plant components are identified and
documented.
Analysis Analyzing the installed basis
All components, incl. third-party systems, communication
types and their dependencies in the system are analyzed.
Definition of contributory trades.
Strategy Preparing options for action
All options are considered, followed by the identification of
potential obstacles.
Review Specifying solutions, products, standards
Decision on the solutions, products and standards to be used.
Specification Checking specifications
Precise analysis of all specifications relating to the basic and
additional functions.
Planning Defining the implementation plan
Technical and schedule planning of the individual migration
phases.
Migration Realization of the migration project
Active project support with the aid of the entire Service and
Support portfolio.
Service Integration and planning of maintenance and service
Early planning of the service concept, spare parts
procurement, operating concepts and training
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