Frequently Asked Questions - 300S

300S/300V

Does SPEED7 support the Siemens module 6ES7 338-4BC00-0AB0?

How to set up S7 connection in TIA portal?

How to set up a S7 connection between a Siemens OPC-server and a VIPA S7-300 series PLC?

Do VIPA NET CPUs support clock synchronization?

Is it possible to create an MPI connection with XPUT & XGET between a SPEED7 CPU and a Siemens S7-200?

How many PROFIBUS-DP slaves could be configured on a 31XC in Simatic manager?

What are the differences between SPEED7 CPUs and 300V CPUs?

Is an MMC card required for SPEED7 CPUs?

RS485 Communications Using a VIPA 300S CPU

How to configure a VIPA 317NET CPU with Speed-Bus Communication Processors in WinPLC7?

How to configure a VIPA 317NET CPU with Speed-Bus Communication Processors in Step 7 SIMATIC Manager?

How to configure a VIPA 314ST/DPM CPU in WinPLC7?

How to configure EtherCAT Hardware using Step 7 SIMATIC Manager?

How to configure 300S CPU Hardware?

How to configure 300S I/O Module Hardware?

Tech Note 1 - CPU Memory

How to configure 300S Misc. Module Hardware?

300S/300V

Does SPEED7 support the Siemens module 6ES7 338-4BC00-0AB0?

Yes, this module could be operated together with VIPA CPUs.

How to set up S7 connection in TIA portal?

In the device and network overview you are able to setup network connection between the devices in your project. After choosing a connection type you can set all needed parameters in the properties area.
Choose the device and network overview to show all configured devices of your project.
Actions:

  1. Press connections
  2. Choose S7 connection


Specified connection: Choose an interface of your device and drag and drop the connection line to the interface of the 2nd device.
Unspecified connection:Pull away the connection line from your device by holding the left button of your mouse and drop them back into the same interface.
∫ = Symbol must appear

Double click the left button of your mouse, inside of the Ethernet interface that the S7 connection will be generated.

Mark the S7 connection

How to set up a S7 connection between a Siemens OPC-server and a VIPA S7-300 series PLC?

1. Configuration of the PC station

1.1 Set in the Simatic Manager to create a new project with"File -> New"

Figure 1: Assign a project name
Confirm the input of the project name (in the example: "PC_Station") with OK.
1.2 Adding PC Station

Figure 2: Adding PC Station
Add a PC station with the menu item"Insert -> Station -> SIMATIC PC Station".
1.3 Open the hardware configuration of the PC station

Now open the hardware configuration of the PC station. For this, you have to select the PC station, then right mouse click ->"Open Object". If the hardware catalog should not exist, then open it now.
1.4 Selection of modules via the hardware catalog

Now place your PC modules in the rack and connect them and assign an IP address. The IP address you assign is the address for your PC.
1.5 OPC server project

Select the OPC server in the hardware catalog and drag and drop into any available slot. Now open the program"NetPro"and place an unspecified S7 connection.
1.6 Object attributes of the S7 connection
As the connection is now created "unspecified", you have to enter the IP address of the partner.
1.7 Address details of the S7 connection

Please fill in the CPU slot of the Simatic S7 control partner.

2. Software "Configuration Editor"

2.1 Configuring and loading via "Import Station"
Open the software "Configuration Editor" which you can find as an icon on your desktop

Click the "Import Station" button and confirm the next window with "Yes".
2.2 Find the XDB file

Enter the path where the XDB file can be found via the browser window. The XDB is always created in the project from Step 7. (See Figure 1: Creating a project)
2.3 Information from the XDB file

Confirm this window with "OK". The import is now completed, and the project engineering is loaded.

3. Start the OPC-Scout

3.1 Start the OPC-Scout by "Start> SIMATIC> SIMATIC NET> OPC Scout"
3.2 Connect with the OPC-Server and create a group

Connect to the OPC server by performing a double click on "OPC.SimaticNet". Enter a suitable group name in the displayed dialog and confirm with OK.
3.3 OPC Navigator

By repeating the double-click on the link and "objects" the tree with the possible objects appears which can be accessed.

Do VIPA NET CPUs support clock synchronization?

Yes, when the 6GK7 343-1EX11 Ethernet CP is configured.

Is it possible to create an MPI connection with XPUT & XGET between a SPEED7 CPU and a Siemens S7-200?

It is not possible to create an MPI connection between a Speed7 CPU and a Siemens S7-200.

How many PROFIBUS-DP slaves could be configured on a 31XC in Simatic manager?

In Simatic Manager, only 32 slaves can be configured. In WinPLC7, up to 124 slaves can be configured.

What are the differences between SPEED7 CPUs and 300V CPUs?

Speed7 CPUs: 4 Accumulator Levels, integrated PG/OP Ethernet Port. 100V, 200V, 300V CPUs: 2 Accumulator Levels

Is an MMC card required for SPEED7 CPUs?

No, the program will be stored in RAM for up to 30 days without power. An MMC should be used to back up the program if power is to be lost to the CPU for over 30 days.

RS485 Communications Using a VIPA 300S CPU

This How-To article covers how to configure RS485 communications on a VIPA 300S CPU.
HTD_300S_002_ENG_Configuration_with_RS485_2012_01.pdf (300 KB)

How to configure a VIPA 317NET CPU with Speed-Bus Communication Processors in WinPLC7?

This How-To article describes the hardware configuration of a VIPA 317NET CPU with Speed-Bus Communication Processors in WinPLC7.
HTD_300S_002_ENG_Hardware_Configuration_of_the_CPU_317NET_with_external_CPs_on_Speed_Bus_2012_08.pdf (300 KB)

How to configure a VIPA 317NET CPU with Speed-Bus Communication Processors in Step 7 SIMATIC Manager?

This How-To article describes the hardware configuration of a VIPA 317NET CPU with Speed-Bus Communication Processors in Step 7 SIMATIC Manager.
HTD_300S_002_ENG_Hardware_Configuration_of_the_CPU_317NET_with_external_CPs_on_Speed_Bus_with_SIMATIC_Manager_2012_08.pdf (600 KB)

How to configure a VIPA 314ST/DPM CPU in WinPLC7?

This How-To article describes the hardware configuration of a VIPA 314ST/DPM in WinPLC7.
HTD_300S_002_ENG_HW_Configuration_of_the_CPU_314STDPM_with_WinPLC7_2012-08.pdf (90 KB)

How to configure EtherCAT Hardware using Step 7 SIMATIC Manager?

This How-To article describes how to use the VIPA EtherCAT Manager within Step 7 SIMATIC Manager to configure a VIPA EtherCAT CPU.
HTD_300S_001_EN_EtherCAT_Communication_with_CPU_300S_using_SIMATIC_Manager_2013-12.pdf (3 MB)

How to configure 300S CPU Hardware?

When programming VIPA 300S CPUs using STEP 7 V5.5 or TIA Portal, please use the following chart to determine the proper CPU hardware configuration.

VIPA Part NumberHardware Configuration
312-5BE13 6ES7 312-5BE03-0AB0 V2.6
313-5BF13 6ES7 312-5BF03-0AB0 V2.0
313-6CF13 6ES7 313-6CF03-0AB0 V2.6
314-2AG12 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
314-2AG13 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
314-2BG03 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
314-6CF02 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
314-6CF03 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
314-6CG13 6ES7 314-6CG03-0AB0 V2.6
315-2AG12 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
315-2AG13 6ES7 317-2AJ10-0AB0 V2.6
315-4EC12 6ES7 315-2EH14-0AB0 V3.2
315-4NE12 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
315-4NE13 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
315-4PN12 6ES7 315-2EH13-0AB0 V2.6
315-4PN33 6ES7 315-2EH13-0AB0 V2.6
317-2AJ12 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
317-2AJ13 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
317-4EC12 6ES7 317-2EK14-0AB0 V3.2
317-4NE12 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
317-4NE13 6ES7 318-2AJ00-0AB0 V3.0
317-4PN12 6ES7 317-2EK13-0AB0 V2.6

How to configure 300S I/O Module Hardware?

When programming VIPA 300S CPUs using STEP 7 V5.5 or TIA Portal, please use the following chart to determine the proper hardware configuration.

VIPA Part NumberHardware Configuration
321-1BH01 6ES7 321-1BH02-0AA0
321-1BH70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
321-1BL00 6ES7 321-1BL00-0AA0
321-1FH00 6ES7 321-1FH00-0AA0
322-1BF01 6ES7 323-1BF01-0AA0
322-1BH01 6ES7 322-1BH01-0AA0
322-1BH41 6ES7 322-1BH01-0AA0
322-1BH60 6ES7 323-1BL00-0AA0
322-1BH70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
322-1BL00 6ES7 322-1BL00-0AA0
322-1HH00 6ES7 322-1HH01-0AA0
322-5FF00 6ES7 322-5FF00-0AA0
323-1BH00 6ES7 323-1BH00-0AA0
323-1BH01 6ES7 323-1BH01-0AA0
323-1BH70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
323-1BL00 6ES7 323-1BL00-0AA0
331-1KF01 6ES7 331-1KF01-0AB0
331-7KF01 6ES7 331-7KF01-0AB0
331-7KB01 6ES7 331-7KB01-0AB0
331-7AF70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
331-7BF70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
332-5HB01 6ES7 332-5HB01-0AB0
332-5HD01 6ES7 332-5HD01-0AB0
334-0KE00 6ES7 334-0KE00-0AB0

Tech Note 1 - CPU Memory

  1. Battery
    1. A rechargeable battery is preinstalled in every VIPA 300S CPU to maintain the contents of the CPUs RAM when power is removed. The battery is also used to maintain the internal clock. The battery is recharged by the CPUs internal power supply and can maintain the RAM and internal clock for up to 30 days.
    2. The CPU should be connected to power for at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery.
    3. If the battery dies, the contents of the CPUs RAM will be lost, and the CPU will execute an Overall Reset on the next startup. If an MMC card is connected, the program contents from the MMC will be transferred in to the work memory of the CPU. If no MMC is connected, the CPU will copy the permanently stored extended know-how blocks in to work memory.
    4. In the event an MMC is not connected and no extended know-how blocks are available, the PLCs work memory will be empty.
  2. Program Storage
    1. Program files can be stored on an MMC and, depending on their file name, will be loaded into the work memory of the CPU under different circumstances
      1. S7PROG.WLD - Program will be loaded in to the work memory of the CPU after an Overall Reset, executed manually or after the battery has died.
      2. AUTOLOAD.WLD - Program will be loaded in to the work memory of the CPU on startup.
      3. PROTECT.WLD - Program blocks will be permanently stored in the CPU after executing an Overall Reset. Only the block header can be transferred back to a PG.
    2. MMC Formatting - MMC Cards should be formatted as FAT16. VIPA MMC card come pre-formatted.

Tech Note 1 - CPU Memory.pdf (70 KB)

How to configure 300S Misc. Module Hardware?

When programming VIPA 300S CPUs using STEP 7 V5.5 or TIA Portal, please use the following chart to determine the proper CPU hardware configuration.

VIPA Part Number Hardware Configuration
307-1BA00 6ES7 301-1BA00-0AA0
307-1EA00 6ES7 307-1EA00-0AA0
307-1FB70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
307-1KA00 6ES7 307-1KA00-0AA0
342-1CA70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
342-1DA70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
342-1IA70 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
342-1IA71 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
343-2AH10 6GK7 343-2AH10-0XA0
343-1EX71 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File
353-1DP01 VIPA SPEED-Bus GSD File

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