TIA Portal STEP 7 Basic

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TIA Portal Introduction 1
Simple example 2
Extended example 3
Example "PID control" 4
Example "Motion" 5
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TIA Portal
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Getting Started
12/2009
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Table of contents
1 TIA Portal Introduction............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 TIA Portal basics............................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 TIA Portal overview........................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Engineering concept ......................................................................................................................8
1.2.3 Data management .........................................................................................................................9
1.3 Views in the TIA portal.................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Navigation in the TIA portal..........................................................................................................11
1.3.2 Portal view....................................................................................................................................12
1.3.3 Project view..................................................................................................................................13
1.4 Example projects .........................................................................................................................15
1.4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................15
1.4.2 Loading a project .........................................................................................................................17
2 Simple example ....................................................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................21
2.2 Create project...............................................................................................................................21
2.3 Inserting and configuring a PLC...................................................................................................23
2.3.1 Inserting a PLC ............................................................................................................................23
2.3.2 Overview of device and network editor........................................................................................26
2.3.3 Configure PLC..............................................................................................................................29
2.4 Create program............................................................................................................................31
2.4.1 What are organization blocks?.....................................................................................................31
2.4.2 Open organization block ..............................................................................................................32
2.4.3 Overview of the program editor....................................................................................................34
2.4.4 What are networks?.....................................................................................................................35
2.4.5 Inserting LAD instructions............................................................................................................37
2.4.6 What are tags?.............................................................................................................................42
2.4.7 Defining and interconnecting PLC tags .......................................................................................44
2.5 Test program................................................................................................................................48
2.5.1 Loading the program to the target system...................................................................................48
2.5.2 Test program with program status ...............................................................................................54
2.6 Create HMI screen.......................................................................................................................57
2.6.1 Visualization in the TIA portal ......................................................................................................57
2.6.2 Create HMI device with HMI screen ............................................................................................57
2.6.3 What are graphic objects? ...........................................................................................................65
2.6.4 Creating and configuring graphic objects ....................................................................................66
2.6.4.1 "Machine ON/OFF" button ...........................................................................................................66
2.6.4.2 Graphic objects "LEDs"................................................................................................................69
2.6.4.3 Graphic object "Conveyor"...........................................................................................................74
2.6.4.4 Graphic object "Bottle" with motion simulation ............................................................................77
2.6.4.5 Modify visibility of motion animation ............................................................................................82
2.7 Testing HMI screen......................................................................................................................85
2.7.1 Load HMI screen to the HMI device ............................................................................................85
2.7.2 Simulate runtime ..........................................................................................................................87

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3 Extended example................................................................................................................................... 89
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 89
3.2 Expanding the program............................................................................................................... 91
3.2.1 Declaring tags in the PLC tag table ............................................................................................ 91
3.2.2 Programming the conditions for starting the conveyor ............................................................... 95
3.2.2.1 Querying the status of the machine ............................................................................................ 95
3.2.2.2 Querying the position of the bottle and the status of the heating chamber ................................ 97
3.2.2.3 Query pasteurization progress.................................................................................................... 99
3.2.2.4 Control conveyor....................................................................................................................... 101
3.2.3 Programming the conditions for stopping the conveyor............................................................ 103
3.2.4 Programming the PLC of the heating........................................................................................ 107
3.2.5 Programming the heating period............................................................................................... 110
3.2.6 Programming the status light .................................................................................................... 113
3.3 Test expanded program with program status ........................................................................... 117
3.4 Expand HMI screen................................................................................................................... 123
3.4.1 Graphic object "Heating chamber"............................................................................................ 123
3.4.2 Graphic object "Heating chamber LED".................................................................................... 125
3.4.3 Graphic objects "Light barriers"................................................................................................. 127
3.5 Simulate HMI screen................................................................................................................. 132
4 Example "PID control"............................................................................................................................ 135
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 135
4.2 Set organization block for PID controller................................................................................... 138
4.3 Create technological object PID controller................................................................................ 141
4.4 Load simulation block................................................................................................................ 143
4.5 Configure PID controller............................................................................................................ 147
4.6 Changing the heating chamber control..................................................................................... 152
4.7 Integrate temperature comparison as condition in control program ......................................... 154
4.8 Adjust HMI screen..................................................................................................................... 158
4.9 Active PID controller in online mode......................................................................................... 161
5 Example "Motion" .................................................................................................................................. 165
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 165
5.2 Insert technological object "Axis" .............................................................................................. 168
5.3 Configure technological object "Axis" ....................................................................................... 170
5.4 Enable axis................................................................................................................................ 173
5.5 Position axis relative ................................................................................................................. 176
5.6 Expand HMI screen................................................................................................................... 180
5.6.1 Change graphic object conveyor .............................................................................................. 180
5.6.2 Create second graphic object bottle ......................................................................................... 182
5.6.3 Connect HMI objects with motion instruction............................................................................ 186
5.7 Simulate HMI screen................................................................................................................. 189
5.8 Start diagnostics view ............................................................................................................... 191
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 197

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TIA Portal Introduction 1
1.1 Overview
Introduction
Welcome to the "STEP7 Basic V10.5 Getting Started".
Getting Started uses an example project to show you the easy operation of the TIA Portal.
Example project
The example project that is created in this Getting Started is a station for pasteurizing milk in
a heating chamber. To illustrate this process in simple terms, the individual bottles are
moved on a conveyor belt in the heating chamber and transported to the next stage after
completion of the heating process.

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Structure of the Getting Started
The example project is expanded with each chapter. Starting from a simple project in which
you use only the basic functions of the TIA Portal, you expand the project step by step using
increasingly complex functions of the TIA Portal. Experienced users can skip certain
chapters; the "Simple Example" chapter offers beginners additional background information
on programming and visualization.

1.2 TIA Portal basics
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1.2.1 TIA Portal overview
Introduction
The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA portal) integrates various SIMATIC products in
a software application with which you can increase your productivity and efficiency. The TIA
products work together within the TIA portal and support you in all areas required for the
creation of an automation solution.
A typical automation solution encompasses:
● A PLC that controls the process with the aid of the program.
● An HMI device with which you operate and visualize the process.
Tasks
The TIA portal supports you in creating an automation solution. The most important
configuration steps are:
● Creating the project
● Configuring the hardware
● Networking the devices
● Programming the PLC
● Configuring the visualization
● Loading the configuration data
● Using the online and diagnostic functions

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Benefits
The TIA portal offers the following advantages:
● Common data management
● Easy handling of programs, configuration data and visualization data
● Easy editing using drag-and-drop operation
● Easy loading of data to the devices
● Easy operation
● Graphic supported configured and diagnostics
1.2.2 Engineering concept
Engineering system
You can use the TIA Portal to configure both the PLC and the visualization in a uniform
engineering system. All data are stored in one project. The components for programming
(STEP 7) and visualization (WinCC) are not separate programs, but rather editors of a
system that accesses a common data base. All data are stored in a common project file.
You use a common user interface for all tasks to access all programming and visualization
functions at all times.

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1.2.3 Data management
Central data management
In the TIA Portal, all data are stored in one project. Modified application data, such as tags,
are automatically updated within the complete project even across several devices.
Symbolic addressing across project parts
If you use a process tag in several blocks of various PLCs and in HMI screens, the tag can
be created or modified from any place in the program. In this case it is of no importance in
which block of which device you make the modification. The TIA Portal offers the following
options for defining PLC tags:
● Definition in the PLC tag table
● Definition in the program editor
● Definition by means of a link with the inputs and outputs of the PLC
All defined PLC tags are listed in the PLC tag table and can be edited there. Modifications
are performed centrally and updated continuously. The consistent data management
eliminates the need for synchronization between the project participants within a project, for
example, between the programmer and the HMI designer.

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Library concept
Project parts can be used again via the library both within the project and also in other
projects.
● Elements such as blocks, PLC tags, PLC tag tables, interrupts, HMI screens, individual
modules or complete stations can be stored both in local and in global libraries.
● Devices and defined functions can be reused.
● The global library allows for an easy exchange of data between projects.

1.3 Views in the TIA portal
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1.3.1 Navigation in the TIA portal
Introduction
You will use different views when you create projects. The following section provides you
with a preliminary overview of the various views in the TIA portal.
Views of the TIA portal
For your automation projects, the TIA portal offers two different working views that provide
fast access to the toolbox and the individual project components:
● Portal view: The portal view supports task-oriented configuration.
● Project view: The project view supports object-oriented configuration.
Navigation
You can use the link in the bottom left corner of the user interface to switch between the
portal view and the project view at any time. During the configuration the view is also
automatically switched depending on the type of task being executed. For example, if you
want to edit an object listed in the portal view, the application switches automatically to the
corresponding editor in the project view. When the object has been edited you can switch
back to the portal view and continue your work there with the next object or the next activity.
Global saving of project data
When you save a project the complete project is always saved, regardless of which view or
editor is open.

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1.3.2 Portal view
Portal view
The portal view provides a task-oriented view of the toolbox. The goal of the portal view is to
provide a simple navigation in the tasks and data of the project. This means the functions of
the application can be reached via individual portals for the most important tasks. The
following figure shows the structure of the portal view:
① Portals for the different tasks:
The portals provide the basic functions for the individual task areas. The portals that
are provided in the portal view depends on the products that have been installed.
② Actions for the selected portal:
Here, you will find the actions available to you in the portal you have selected. You
can call up the help function in every portal on a context-sensitive basis.
③ Selection panel for the selected action:
The selection panel is available in all portals. The content of the panel adapts to your
current selection.
④ Switch to project view:
You can use the "Project view" link to switch to the project view.
⑤ Display of the project that is currently open:
Here, you can obtain information about which project is currently open.

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1.3.3 Project view
Project view
The project view is a structured view of all components of a project. In the project view the
various editors are available that you can use to create and edit the corresponding project
components.
The following figure shows the structure of the project view:
① Menu bar:
The menu bar contains all the commands that you require for your work.
② Toolbar:
The toolbar provides you with buttons for commands you will use frequently. This
gives you faster access to these commands than via the menus.
③ Project tree:
The project tree gives you access to all components and project data. You can
perform, for example, the following tasks in the project tree:
 Add new components
 Edit existing components
 Scan and modify the properties of existing components
④ Work area:
The objects that you can open for editing purposes are displayed in the work area.

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⑤ Task cards:
Task cards are available depending on the edited or selected object. The task cards
available can be found in a bar on the right-hand side of the screen. You can collapse
and reopen them at any time.
⑥ Details view:
Certain contents of a selected object are shown in the details view. This might include
text lists or tags.
⑦ Inspector window:
Additional information on an object selected or on actions executed are displayed in
the Inspector window.
⑧ Switching to portal view:
You can use the "Portal view" link to switch to the portal view.
Note
You open and close individual windows of the project view with the key combination "<Ctrl>
+ 1-5". You will find an overview of all key combinations in the information system of the TIA
Portal.

1.4 Example projects
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1.4.1 Overview
Introduction
The Getting Started is divided into four chapters each of which is based on the one before it.
The current status at the end of a chapter is saved in a project file. To skip a chapter, you
can load the respective status of the preceding chapter.
Contents of the example projects
The following overview describes the target group of the respective chapter. The projects are
saved as ZIP files and are available for download at the following address:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/40263542
Click on "Info" to see the ZIP files.
● Simple example
These chapters are intended for beginners without prior knowledge. In the easy example
you configure the PLC and one HMI device, create a short program and one HMI screen
for visualization. At the end of the chapter the machine can be switched on and off using
the HMI device.
● Extended example
If you have prior knowledge you can load the easy example and continue from this point.
In this extension of the easy example you create a complete program in LAD and the HMI
elements required for visualization of the process.
The project status after the "Simple Example" chapter is stored in the
"Simple_Example.ZIP" file.
● Extended example PID controller
In this chapter you add the technological object "PID controller" to the extended example.
You use the PID controller to automatically control the temperature in the heating
chamber.
If you only want to use the function of the technological object "PID", you can load the
project status after the "Extended Example" chapter from the "Extended_Example.ZIP"
file.
● Extended Example Motion Control
In this chapter you add the technological object "Axis" to the extended example. You use
the technological object "Axis" to control a second conveyor. You use a motion control
instruction to modify the position of the bottle on the conveyor. The project status before
this chapter is stored in the "Extended_Example_PID.ZIP" file.

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The project status at the end of the complete Getting Started is stored in the
"Extended_Example_Motion.ZIP" file.
WARNING
Use the example projects only for test purposes
The supplied examples and descriptions are only intended to provide you with an
introduction to the basic functions of the TIA Portal.
 Use the examples only in a test environment and not in a machine that is operational.
 Loading the supplied example programs in a machine that is operational can cause
malfunctions, program errors and serious property damage and personal injuries!

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1.4.2 Loading a project
Introduction
The Getting Started starts with the chapter "Simple example (Page 21)". If you do not want
to work your way through the Getting Started from the very beginning, the following steps will
show you how to load a project status.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to load a project:
1. Use the portal view of the TIA Portal to open the corresponding project.

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The project is loaded.
2. Open the project view.
3. Select the language of the user interface.

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4. Open the window for project language setting.
Use the project languages to select the language in which you want to display the project
texts, such as text blocks or comments.
5. Select the language for the project texts.
Use the project languages to select the language in which you want to display the project
texts, such as text blocks or comments.
6. In the project view, enable the desired language in the runtime settings.

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Use the language setting to specify which languages will be loaded in the HMI device.
The number of languages that can be loaded in the HMI device will depend on the HMI
device that is used. The language with sequential number "0" will be shown first during
the start process.
Note
Language switching
Tag names are not affected by project language switching, because the tag name must
be unique.

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Simple example 2
2.1 Introduction
Steps
In the first part of the Getting Started you program an electric pushbutton for switching a
machine on and off. You start the machine by pressing the button once. If you press the
button again the power supply is interrupted and the machine switched off.
To do so, follow these steps:
● Create project
● Configure PLC
● Create program
● Load program in the PLC
● Test program
● Create HMI screen
2.2 Create project
Introduction
The following steps show you how to create a new project. In the project, the data and
programs that arise from the creation of an automation task are stored in an orderly manner.
For this example, open the Totally Integrated Automation Portal in the portal view. The Start
portal contains commands for creating a new project and for opening an existing project.

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Procedure
To create a new project, follow these steps:
1. Start the Totally Integrated Automation Portal.
The Totally Integrated Automation Portal opens in portal view.
2. Create the project "Pasteurization_Station" under any path.
Result
You have created a new project. In the next section you will add a new PLC to the project
and configure its properties.

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2.3 Inserting and configuring a PLC
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2.3.1 Inserting a PLC
Introduction
The following steps show you how to insert a PLC in portal view and to open its configuration
in the project view. The type of PLC that you create in the project must be compatible with
the available hardware.
Requirements
You have created a project.
Procedure
To add a new device to the project, follow these steps:
1. Use the portal to add a new device.

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2. Select the desired PLC.
3. Make sure that the "Open device view" option is enabled.
If the option is not enabled, left-click in the option to enable it.
4. Click "Add".

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Result
You have created a new PLC in the project and have opened the PLC in the device view of
the device and network editor.

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2.3.2 Overview of device and network editor
Function of the device and network editor
The device and network editor is the integrated development environment for configuring,
networking and assigning parameters to devices and modules. It is made up of a network
view and a device view. You can switch between these two editors at any time.
Network view
The network view is the work area of the device and network editor in which you can perform
the following tasks:
● Configuring and assigning device parameters
● Connecting devices to each other
The following figure shows the structure of the network view:
① Tab for switching between device and network view
② Toolbar:
The toolbar includes the tools for graphic networking of devices, the configuration
of connections and the display of address information. Use the zoom function to
change the representation in the graphic area.

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③ Graphic area:
The graphic area displays network-related devices, networks, connections and
relations. In the graphic area you can insert devices from the hardware catalog (7)
and connect these to each other by means of available interfaces.
④ Overview navigation:
The overview navigation provides an overview of the objects created in the
graphics area. By holding down the mouse button, you can quickly navigate to the
desired objects and display them in the graphic area.
⑤ Table area:
The table area provides an overview of the devices, connections and
communication connections in use.
⑥ Inspector window:
The Inspector window shows information about the currently selected objects. You
can edit the settings of the selected objects in the "Properties" tab of the Inspector
window.
⑦ "Hardware catalog" task card:
The "Hardware catalog" task card gives you easy access to various hardware
components. Drag the devices and modules you need for your automation task
from the hardware catalog to the graphic area of the network view.

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Device view
The device view is the work area of the device and network editor in which you can perform
the following tasks:
● Configuring and assigning device parameters
● Configuring and assigning module parameters
The following figure shows the structure of the device view:
① Tab for switching between device and network view
② Toolbar:
You can use the toolbar to switch between the various devices and to show and
hide certain information. Use the zoom function to change the representation in the
graphic area.
③ Graphic area:
The graphic area of the device view displays devices and associated modules that
are assigned to each other via one or more racks. In the graphic area you can drag
additional hardware objects from the hardware catalog (7) into the slots on the
racks and configure these.

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④ Overview navigation:
The overview navigation provides an overview of the objects created in the
graphics area. By holding down the mouse button, you can quickly navigate to the
desired objects and display them in the graphic area.
⑤ Table area:
The table area gives you an overview of the modules used and the most important
technical and organizational data.
⑥ Inspector window:
The Inspector window shows information about the currently selected objects. You
can edit the settings of the selected objects in the "Properties" tab of the Inspector
window.
⑦ "Hardware catalog" task card:
The "Hardware catalog" task card gives you easy access to various hardware
components. Drag the devices and modules you need for your automation task
from the hardware catalog to the graphic area of the device view.
2.3.3 Configure PLC
Introduction
The following steps show you how to configure of the PROFINET interface of the inserted
PLC.
Requirements
● The project has been created.
● The PLC has been opened in the device view of the device and network editor.

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Procedure
To configure the PLC, follow these steps:
1. Select the PROFINET interface in the graphic view.
The properties of the PROFINET interface are displayed in the Inspector window.
2. Enter the IP address of your PLC under "Ethernet addresses" in the Inspector window.
3. Save the project by clicking on the "Save project" icon on the toolbar.
4. Close the device and network editor.
Result
You have configured the PLC by setting the properties of the PROFINET interface.

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2.4 Create program
Introduction
With the PLC, the organization block "Main [OB1]" is automatically created in the project. In
the following section you create the user program in the organization block.
2.4.1 What are organization blocks?
User program
A user program can consist of one or several blocks. You will have to use at least one
organization block. The blocks include all functions that are necessary for processing your
specific automation task.
The program tasks include:
● Processing process data, e.g. linking binary signals, reading in and evaluating analog
values, defining binary signals for output, and outputting analog values
● Reaction to interrupts, for example, diagnostic error interrupt if the measuring range of an
analog expansion module is overshot
● Error handling in normal program execution
Organization blocks
Organization blocks (OBs) form the interface between the operating system of the PLC and
the user program. They are called by the operating system and control the following
operations:
● Startup behavior of the automation system
● Cyclic program execution
● Interrupt-driven program execution
● Error handling
At least one program cycle OB must be present in an automation project. The program that
determines the behavior of the PLC is written in this program cycle OB. The operating
system calls the OB once in each cycle and thereby starts the execution of the program
contained in the OB. The cycle restarts after the end of each program execution.
The program execution of an organization block can be interrupted by calling other
organization blocks. During complex automatic tasks the program is structured and divided
into several blocks that are called in the program cycle OB and executed one after the other.

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The following figure shows the execution of a program cycle OB:
A program cycle OB with the name "Main [OB1]" is automatically created when you insert a
PLC into the project. In this organization block you create the program of the Getting Started
project.
2.4.2 Open organization block
Introduction
The following steps show you how to open the organization block in the program editor. The
program editor is the integrated development environment for creating the program.
Requirements
A PLC is present in the project.
Procedure
To open the organization block "Main [OB1]", follow these steps:
1. Open the "Program blocks" folder in the project tree.

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2. Open the organization block "Main [OB1]".
Result
You have opened the organization block "Main [OB1]" in the program editor and you can
create your program here.

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Note
Adjusting the work area
You can move the window of the work area, dock off, and divide it horizontally or vertically.
More information on this topic is available in the information system of the TIA Portal.
2.4.3 Overview of the program editor
Function of the program editor
You can use the program editor to create the blocks of the program. The program editor
consists of several areas which, depending on function, support the execution of the various
programming tasks.
The following figure shows the structure of the program editor:

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① Toolbar:
The toolbar allows you access the principal functions of the program editor, such
as:
 Insert, delete, open, and close networks
 Show and hide absolute operands
 Show and hide network comments
 Showing and hiding favorites
 Show and hide program status
② Block interface:
The block interface allows local tags to be created and managed.
③ "Favorites" pane in the "Instructions" task card and favorites in the program editor:
The favorites provide quick access to the instructions that you use frequently. The
"Favorites" pane can be individually extended with additional instructions.
④ Instruction window:
The instruction window is the work area of the program editor. You can perform the
following tasks here:
 Creating and managing Networks (Page 35)
 Entering titles and comments for blocks and networks
 Inserting instructions and supplying them with tags.
⑤ "Instructions" pane in the "Instructions" task card
⑥ "Extended Instructions" pane in the "Instructions" task card
⑦ "Instructions" task card
The "Instructions" task card contains the instructions you use to create the contents
of the program.
⑧ "Testing" task card
2.4.4 What are networks?
Introduction
The program of an organization block is divided into networks. The networks are used to
structure programs. Each block can contain up to 999 networks.
A network is automatically created in the organization block "Main [OB1]".
Networks in the LAD programming language
The program of an organization block can be created with different programming languages.
For the example project, the organization block "Main [OB1]" is edited with the graphic
programming language LAD.

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The representation of this programming language is based on circuit diagrams, i.e. each
LAD program of a block is divided into networks, each of which consists of one power rail
and at least one rung.
A network can be extended by adding additional rungs. You can use branches to program
parallel connections in the specific rungs. Rungs and networks are executed from top to
bottom and from left to right.
LAD instructions
You create the actual contents of the program using the LAD instructions that are available
in the "Instructions" task card of the user interface. There are three different types of LAD
instructions:
● Contacts: You can use contacts to create or interrupt a current-carrying connection
between two elements. In such cases the elements can be the LAD program elements or
the edges of the power rail. The current is relayed from left to right. You can use contacts
to query the signal state or the value of an operand and control it depending on the result
of the current flow.
● Coils: You use the coils to modify binary operands. Coils can set or reset a binary
operand depending on the signal state of the result of logic operation.
● Boxes: Boxes are LAD elements with complex functions. The empty box is an exception.
You can use the empty box as a placeholder in which you can select the required
operation.
In the "Instructions" task card you can find various variations of contacts, coils and boxes
that are sorted into various folders depending on their function. Most LAD instructions must
be supplied with tags.
The following figure shows an example of a programmed LAD network:
① Power rail
② Rung
③ Branch
④ Contact
⑤ Coil
⑥ Box

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2.4.5 Inserting LAD instructions
Introduction
The following steps show you how to create the program for switching on and off the
example machine in the first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]". To do this,
insert a branch and the following instructions:
● Normally open contact
● Output coil
● Negated coil
In addition you use a branch to program a parallel connection in the "LAD" programming
language.
Normally open contact
The following figure shows the icon of the normally open contact in the program:
<Operand>
---| |---
The activation of the normally open contact depends on the signal state of the associated tag
(<operand>).
● If the tag has signal state "1", the normally open contact is closed. Power flows from the
left power rail through the normally open contact into the right power rail and the signal
state at the output of the instruction is set to "1".
● If the tag has signal state "0", the normally open contact is not activated. The power flow
to the right power rail is interrupted and the signal state at the output of the instruction is
reset to "0".
In the course of this project you will also use a normally closed contact (Page 95) which
essentially has the same function as the normally open contact, but responds to the signal
state of the tag in the opposite way.
Output coil
The following figure shows the icon of the "Output coil" instruction in the program:
<Operand>
---( )---
You can use the "Output coil" operation to set the bit of a specified tag (<operand>). If the
signal state is "1" at the coil input, the tag bit is set to "1". If the signal state is "0" at the coil
input, the tag bit also supplies the signal state "0".

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Negated coil
The following figure shows the icon of the "Negated coil" instruction in the program:
<Operand>
---( / )---
The "Negated coil" operation inverts the signal state and assigns the corresponding bit to the
specified tag (<operand>). If the signal state is "1" at the coil input, the bit is reset to "0". If
the signal state is "0" at the coil input, the bit of the tag is set to "1".
Requirements
● The PLC is configured.
● The organization block "Main [OB1]" is open.
Procedure
To create the program for switching the example machine on and off, follow these steps:
1. Activate the symbolic representation of the tag.
When the symbolic representation of the tags is activated, the addresses of the tags are
not displayed in the network.

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2. Insert a normally open contact into the first network of the block.
3. Open the "Instructions" task card.

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4. Insert the "Output coil" instruction at the end of the main rung.
5. Insert a branch.

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6. Insert the "Negated coil" instruction at the end of the branch.
Note
Modifying an instruction
If you have selected the wrong instruction type, you can modify it directly in the network
by means of the instruction icon. You open the drop-down list for selection of an
instruction icon by moving the mouse pointer across the yellow triangle in the upper right-
hand corner of the instruction.
Result
By inserting the LAD instructions in the first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]",
you have created the first part of the program for switching the example machine on and off.
In the next section, you interconnect the LAD instructions with PLC tags and thereby close
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2.4.6 What are tags?
Introduction
In the previous step you have inserted three LAD instructions into the first network of the
organization block "Main [OB1]". In the next section you will interconnect these instructions
with PLC tags. The PLC tags are used to supply the instructions with values and the
instructions are executed depending on these values.
In the following section you will learn more about the general function of tags in user
programs.
Tags
A tag is a variable used in the program that can take on different values. Depending on the
range of application, the tags are divided into the following categories:
● Local tags: Local tags apply only in the block in which they are defined.
● PLC tags: PLC tags apply throughout the entire PLC.
Most instructions in the program operate with tags. When you assign a tag to an instruction,
the instruction is executed with the values of the specified tag.
The tags are managed centrally in the TIA Portal. It makes no difference if you create a PLC
tag in the program editor or in the PLC tag table. If the tag is used at several points in the
program or in the HMI screen, the changes to the tag are taken over immediately in all
editors.
Benefits of tags
Tags have the advantage that they can centrally change an addressing used in the program.
Without the symbolic addressing by tags, an addressing that is used again and again in the
user program would have to be changed at several points in the program each time the
configuration of the PLC inputs and outputs changes.
PLC tags
A PLC tag is made up of the following components:
● Name (e.g. CONVEYOR_ON): The name of a tag is valid for a PLC and may only occur
once within the entire program and this particular PLC.
● Data type (e.g. BOOL): The data type defines the value representation and the permitted
value range. By selecting the BOOL data type, for example, you specify that a tag can
accept only the binary values "0" and "1".
● Address (e.g. M 3.1): The address of a tag is absolute and defines the memory area from
which the tag reads or writes a value. Examples of possible memory areas are inputs,
outputs and bit memories.
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The process image contains the image of the inputs and outputs of a PLC module:
● The signal states of the inputs in the process image are refreshed in each program cycle
(see What are organization blocks? (Page 31)) by the operating system of the PLC.
● The signal states of the outputs in the process image are written to the outputs of the
respective output module in each program cycle by the operating system of the PLC.
A machine or a process is generally controlled by means of the signal states of the outputs.
The following figure shows how PLC tag table, tags in the user program, bit memories, and
inputs and outputs of the PLC are linked to each other in principle.
The bit memory area above all is used to save interim results. The values of the tags that are
addressed in the bit memory area are stored in the system memory and not transferred to
the modules. The data type of the tag determines how much memory a tag occupies in the
memory. A tag of the BOOL data type, for example, occupies only one bit in the memory. A
tag of the INT data type occupies 16 bits in the memory. Tags are not to overlap in a
memory area. The address of a tag must be unique.

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PLC tag table
The PLC tag table contains the definition of the tags and constants that are valid for a PLC.
A PLC tag table is created automatically for each PLC created in the project.
The following table shows the meaning of the individual table columns of the "Tags" tab:
Column Description
Symbol you can click in order to move a tag into a network via a drag-and-drop
operation for use as an operand.
Name Unique name within the PLC that you assign to the tag.
Data type Data type that you specify for the tag.
Address Tag address.
Retentivity The values of retentive tags are retained even after the power supply is
switched off.
Monitor value Current data value in the PLC.
This column only appears if an online connection is available and you select
the "Monitoring" button.
Comment Comments to document the tags.
2.4.7 Defining and interconnecting PLC tags
Introduction
In the TIA Portal you have the options of directly creating tags when you create the user
program in the networks. The following steps show you how to define PLC tags and
interconnect the inserted LAD instructions with PLC tags. Depending on the tag values, the
LAD instructions are executed and thereby control the switching on and off of the machine.
Requirements
● The block "Main [OB1]" is open.
● The LAD instructions "Normally open contact", "Output coil" and "Negated coil" are
inserted in the first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".

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Procedure
To interconnect the LAD instructions with PLC tags, follow these steps:
1. Open the first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
2. Enter the name "ON_OFF_Switch" in the operand placeholder of the normally open
contact.
3. Confirm the entry with the Enter key.
4. Open the "Define tag" dialog box.

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5. Define the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag.
6. Enter the name "ON" in the operand placeholder of the "Output coil" instruction.
7. Confirm the entry with the Enter key.
8. Open the "Define tag" dialog box.
9. Define the "ON" tag.

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10.Enter the name "OFF" in the operand placeholder of the "Negated coil" instruction and
define the corresponding tag.
11.Click the "Save project" button on the toolbar to save the project.
Result
You have programmed a pushbutton switch for switching the example machine on and off.
The actuation of the pushbutton switch has the following effects:
● When the pushbutton switch is pressed once, the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag is set to the
signal state "1".
– The power is relayed and the "ON" tag is set to the signal state "1" by the "Output coil"
instruction.
– The machine is switched on.
– The "OFF" tag supplies the signal state "0" and has no further effect.
● When the pushbutton switch is pressed a second time, the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag is set to
the signal state "0".
– The current flow is interrupted and the "OFF" tag is set to the signal state "1" by the
"Negated coil" instruction.
– The machine is switched off.
– The "ON" tag supplies the signal state "0" and has no further effect.

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2.5 Test program
2.5.1 Loading the program to the target system
Introduction
The following steps show you how to load the program to the PLC. An online connection is
established during the loading process between your programming device (PG) or
programming computer (PC) and the PLC. The program that is stored on the hard disk of
your programming device (PG) or programming computer (PC) is written to the memory of
the PLC during the loading step. The blocks contained in the program are compiled during
the loading process so that they can be processed by the PLC. Once the program is
compiled and loaded, it can be processed by the PLC.
Note
Online/offline comparison
Changes made to the program on the programming device / PC after the loading process
are not registered by the PLC. You can use the TIA Portal for an online/offline comparison of
your project data and to display any deviations. In online mode you can determine with the
help of the icons in the project tree if the "Offline" program components on your
programming device / PC are identical with the "Online" programming elements on the PLC.
To refresh the status of the program on the PLC, you have to re-load the program.
Requirements
A connection is established between the programming device / PC and the PLC (see
"Additional Information").

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Procedure
To load the program to the PLC, follow these steps:
1. Start the load process.

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2. Select the interface you want to use to connect the device. Activate the check box
"Show all accessible devices".
All devices that can be accessed via the selected interface are displayed under
"Accessible devices in target subnet". Select the PLC and load the user program.
Note
Check online connection
If no device is displayed in the "Accessible devices in target subnet" list, it can have
several reasons:
 There is a problem with the hardware connection of the PLC.
 There is a problem with the Ethernet interface on your programming device / PC.
 The IP address of the PLC must be in the same subnet as the IP address of the
programming device / PC.

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3. Acknowledge assignment of the correct IP address if it has not been assigned yet.
4. If the PLC is in "RUN" mode, set the PLC to "STOP" mode in the following window:
The "Download preview" dialog opens.
5. If there are differences between the configured modules and the target modules, activate
the corresponding check box to accept the differences. Click the "Load" button. Make
sure that the "Continue" check box is selected.
The program is loaded and the actions during the load process are displayed. The
"Download results" dialog box opens after the download process has been completed.

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6. Start the module.
7. Activate the online connection.
Note
Correcting compilation errors
If errors in the program are detected during the compilation, you can have these errors
and notes displayed in the Inspector window under "Info > Compile" to correct them.

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Result
You have loaded the program to the PLC. The status of the program components is shown
in the project tree. The green icons indicate that the "offline" and "online" program elements
are identical. You will find the meaning of the additional status icons in the respective tooltip.
Note
Downloading blocks
Loading the blocks from the project tree is not the only way to transfer the blocks to the PLC.
You can use drag-and-drop to store the blocks in the list of accessible devices in the project
tree. If you use the button "Load to device" in the toolbar, you will load those blocks that are
open in the editor or that you have selected in the project tree.
Additional information
Information on establishing and configuring the Ethernet connection is available in the
following documentation:
● "SIMATIC S7-1200 Automation System" system manual
● TIA Portal information system, "Setting parameters for the Ethernet interface" chapter
● TIA Portal information system, "Configuring Industrial Ethernet" chapter
Information on establishing the Ethernet interface on the programming device / PC is
available in the documentation of the operating system you are using and in the
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2.5.2 Test program with program status
Introduction
The following steps show you how to test the created program with program status. If you
display the program status, you can monitor the execution of the program. You can enable
the status starting at a specific location in the program and you then obtain an overview of
the values of the individual tags and the results of logic operations. This allows you to check
whether or not the components of the automation system are being correctly controlled.
The display of the program status is updated cyclically. It begins at the selected network.
In the program status you can allocate values to the tags by performing one of the following
actions using the "Modify" command of the shortcut menu:
● Modify to 1: Use this command to set the tags of the BOOL data type to the signal state
"1".
● Modify to 0: With this command you set the tags of the BOOL data type to the signal state
"0".
● Modify value: You can enter a modify value for tags that are not of the BOOL data type.
Requirements
● There is no voltage at the inputs and outputs of the PLC, because the modified values
are overwritten by the module in online mode.
● The organization block "Main [OB1]" is opened in the program editor.
Procedure
To test the created program with program status, follow these steps:
1. Enable monitoring.
The program status is displayed.

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2. Modify the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag to "1".
If the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag is set to the signal state "1", the normally open contact is
closed. The current flows through the normally open contact to the coils at the end of the
network. The current flow is indicated by the green color of the current path. The "ON" tag
is set and the example machine will be switched on. The "OFF" tag has the signal state
"0" and no further effect. This status is indicated by the blue dashed line.

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3. Modify the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag to "0".
The "ON_OFF_Switch" tag is reset to the signal state "0". The current flow to the coils at
the end of the network is interrupted. The "OFF" tag is set. The "ON" tag is reset to "0".
4. Disable the program status.
5. Separate the online connection.
Result
You have tested the program and checked the correct execution of the program.
In the next section you will program a HMI screen to visualize the program steps.

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2.6.1 Visualization in the TIA portal
HMI - Human Machine Interface
An HMI system represents the interface between the user and the process. The process
operation is controlled mainly by the PLC. The user can use the HMI device to monitor the
process or intervene in the running process.
You have the following options for operating and monitoring machines and plants:
● Display processes
● Operate processes
● Output alarms
● Administer process parameters and recipes
2.6.2 Create HMI device with HMI screen
Introduction
The following steps show you how to create a new HMI device and a template for the HMI
screen.
Requirements
● The program has been created.
● The project view is open.

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Adding a new HMI device
To add an HMI device, follow these steps:
1. Use the project tree to add a new device.
2. Assign a name and select an HMI device. Leave the "Start device wizard" check box
selected.

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Creating a template for an HMI screen
The HMI device wizard opens after you have created an HMI device. The HMI device wizard
starts with the "PLC connections" dialog box.
To create a template for the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Configure the connection to the PLC.
Note
Subsequently configuring the PLC connection
You can also configure the connection between the HMI device and the PLC under
Devices & Networks. If you configure the connection in this dialog box, it will be created
automatically.

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2. Select the background color for the template and the elements for the header.
Note
Subsequently changing the display
In the template of the HMI screen you can subsequently change the display settings
made here.

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3. Disable the alarms. These are not necessary for the example project.
Note
Alarms
If you enable the alarms via the HMI device wizard, you will be able to output the alarms
via the HMI device. The alarm windows created here will be created in the global screen
under "Screen management". Alarms are used, for example, to output warnings via the
HMI device when a limit is exceeded. Alarms can be supplemented by any additional
information, for example, to make it easier to localize faults in the system. A basic
distinction is made between user-defined alarms and system alarms:
 User-defined alarms are used to monitor the machine process.
 System alarms are imported into the project and contain status information of the HMI
device used.
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4. Rename the screen in which the graphic elements will later be created to "HMI".
Note
Screen navigation
You can use this dialog box to create screens in more extensive projects and to build up
a screen navigation. Buttons are automatically created for navigating between the
screens.

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5. Disable the system screens. These are not necessary for the example project.
Note
System screens
You can use the system screens to set up project, system and operating information as
well as the user administration as HMI screens. The buttons for navigating between the
main screen and the system screens are created automatically, as with the screen
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6. Enable the lower button area and insert the "Exit" button. Runtime can be terminated
using this button.
7. Click the "Save project" button on the toolbar to save the project.
Result
You have created an HMI device in the project and a template for the HMI screen. In project
view the created HMI screen will be displayed in the editor.
In the next section you create screen objects in the HMI screen to visualize the programmed
processes.

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2.6.3 What are graphic objects?
Introduction
You can use the TIA portal to create screens for operating and monitoring machines and
plants. Predefined objects are available to help you create these screens; you can use these
objects to simulate your machine, display processes and define process values. The
functions of the HMI device determine project visualization in HMI and the functional scope
of the graphic objects.
Graphic objects
Graphic objects are all those elements that can be used for the visualization of the project in
HMI. These include, for example, texts, buttons, diagrams or graphics for visualizing
machine parts.
Use of graphic objects
Graphic objects can be statically visualized or used as dynamic objects with the help of tags:
● Static objects do not change in runtime. In the Getting Started project a conveyor is
created as static object.
● Dynamic objects change depending on the process. You visualize current process values
by means of:
– PLC tags from the memory of the PLC
– Internal tags from the memory of the HMI device in the form of alphanumeric displays,
trends and bars.
Dynamic objects include text boxes on the HMI device to exchange process values and
operator inputs between the PLC and HMI device by means of tags.

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2.6.4 Creating and configuring graphic objects
2.6.4.1 "Machine ON/OFF" button
Introduction
The following steps show you how to create the "Machine ON/OFF" button and how to
connect it to the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch" using an external HMI tag. You can use this
approach to modify the process values of the PLC tag by means of the HMI screen.
External HMI tags
You use an external HMI tag to access a PLC address. This allows you, for example, to input
a process value via an HMI device or to directly modify process values of the control
program via a button. Addressing takes place via the PLC tag table in the PLC linked to the
HMI device. The PLC tag is linked to the HMI tag with the symbolic name. This means you
do not have to adapt the HMI device when you change the address in the PLC tag table.
Requirements
The HMI screen is open.
Procedure
To connect the "Machine ON/OFF" button with the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch", follow these
steps:
1. Delete the standard text field "Welcome..." from the HMI screen.
2. Create a button.

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3. In the Inspector window, select the "Fit object to contents" option, to automatically adjust
the button size to the text length.
Note
"Fit object to contents" function
You can use this function in particular when you are working in future projects with
language selection for the HMI screens. Depending on the selected language, the
translated text can be shorter or longer than the original. Use this function to ensure that
the button labels are not truncated. The button size will adjust automatically in case of
text changes in the original.
4. Label the button with the text "Machine ON/OFF".

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5. Assign the event "Pressing", which triggers the function "InvertBit", to the button.
6. Link the "InvertBit" function to the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch".
Note
HMI connections are automatically created in the TIA Portal
If you did not configure a connection between the HMI device and the PLC, the
connection will be automatically created as soon as you link a PLC tag to an HMI object.

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Result
You have connected the "Machine ON/OFF" button with the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch".
When you press the button on the HMI device, the bit of the PLC tag is set to the value "1"
(machine on). When you press the button a second time, the bit of the PLC tag is set to the
value "0" (machine off).
2.6.4.2 Graphic objects "LEDs"
Introduction
The following steps show you how to set up two status LEDs (red/green) using the circle
object and animate them depending on the value of the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch".
Requirements
Procedure
To create and animate the LEDs, follow these steps:
1. Keeping the Shift key pressed, draw two circles beneath the "Machine ON/OFF" button.

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2. Assign the background color green and a border of "2" to the first circle.
3. Assign the background color red and the same border of "2" to the other circle.

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4. For the green LED, create a new animation of the "Appearance" type.
5. Link the animation to the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch".

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6. Change the appearance of the LED to reflect the status of the PLC tag. The LED should
flash as soon as the PLC tag is set to the bit value "1" by the control program.
7. For the red LED, create a new animation of the "Appearance" type.

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8. You also link this animation to the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch".
9. Change the appearance of the LED to reflect the status of the PLC tag. The LED should
flash as soon as the PLC tag is set to the bit value "0" by the control program.
Result
You have created and animated status LEDs using the graphic object "circle". The red LED
flashes in the initial state.
● When the control program is started by means of the "Machine ON/OFF" button, the bit
value of the tag "ON_OFF_Switch" is set to "1" and the green LED flashes.
● When the control program is stopped by pressing the "Machine ON/OFF" button again,
the bit value of the tag "ON_OFF_Switch" is set to "0" and the red LED flashes.
In the next section you will create the graphic object "Conveyor".

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2.6.4.3 Graphic object "Conveyor"
Introduction
The following steps show you how to link a logic operation to a graphic folder to import
graphic objects. You import the graphic object "Conveyor" (Conveyor.Simple.wmf) by means
of the logic operation.
Requirements
Procedure
To import a graphic object, follow these steps:
1. Copy the ZIP file "WinCC Graphics" from the following Internet addresss to your local
hard disk and extract the file.
2. In the "Toolbox" task card open the "Graphics" pane and create a new logic operation.

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3. Assign a name for the logic operation and select the previously extracted folder "WinCC
Graphics".
Two graphics are displayed below the newly created logic operation.
4. Disable the "Large icons" option.

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5. Position the graphic object "ConveyorSimple.wmf" in the HMI screen.
6. Scale the graphic object.
Result
You have copied the static graphic object "Conveyor" into the project. If you move or delete
the folder "WinCC Graphics", only the shortcut will be lost. The graphic object is maintained
in the project.
In the next section you will create the graphic object "Bottle" with a movement animation.

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2.6.4.4 Graphic object "Bottle" with motion simulation
Introduction
The following steps show you how to create the graphic object "Bottle" with a movement
animation. In the animation the milk bottle moves from left to right across the conveyor. Use
an internal HMI tag to animate the objects.
Internal HMI tags
Internal HMI tags have no connection to the PLC. They are stored in the memory of the HMI
device. Only the HMI device has read and write access to these tags. You create internal
HMI tags, for example, to conduct local computations independently of the control program.
Requirements
Procedure
To create the graphic object "Bottle" and to configure a horizontal movement, follow these
steps:
1. Copy the graphic object "Bottle" with a drag-and-drop operation from the WinCC graphic
folder "Symbol Factory Graphics > SymbolFactory 256 Colors > "Food" to the free area of
the screen above the "Conveyor" object.
When you position the bottle, make sure that you put it in a free area of the HMI screen. If
you drag the bottle directly onto the conveyor, it will be replaced by the representation of
the bottle.

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2. Scale the bottle to a height that is lower than that of the shaft.
3. Create a horizontal movement animation for the graphic object "Bottle".
A transparent copy of the bottle is shown in the work area, which is connected to the
source object by means of an arrow.

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4. Move the transparent bottle to the end of the conveyor.
The system automatically enters the pixel values of the final position in the Inspector
window.
5. Create a new HMI tag for the movement animation in the Inspector window.

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6. Use "Position_Bottle" as name for the tag and "Short" as data type.
The position of the bottle is linked to the tag. If the value of the tag is changed in the
current program, the position of the bottle changes.
To simulate a movement, the value of the tag "Position_Bottle" must change
automatically. The value of the tag should increase automatically after loading the HMI
screen. As soon as the value 100 is reached, it should start again at 0. The value change
for the tag is simulated by means of the properties of the HMI screen.

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7. First add the "SimulateTag" function to the event "Loaded" of the HMI screen.
8. Assign the "Position_Bottle" tag to the "Simulate Tag" function.
9. Save the project.

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Result
You have created the graphic object "Bottle" with a movement animation. When the HMI
screen is loaded to the HMI device, the value of the tag "Position_Bottle" increases by one
after each basic cycle (200 ms). As soon the value reaches 100, the value of the tag is set to
"0". The position of the bottle is dependent on the value of the tag. If, for example, the tag
has the value 50, the bottle is in the middle of the conveyor.
In the next section you will modify the visibility of the bottle by means of the tag
"ON_OFF_Switch" of the "Machine ON/OFF" button.
2.6.4.5 Modify visibility of motion animation
Introduction
The movement animation of the bottle is automatically started when the HMI screen is
loaded. The follow steps show you how to configure the visibility of the animated bottle in the
screen depending on the value of the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch".
Requirements

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Procedure
To configure the visibility of the bottle in the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Create a new animation, "Visibility", for the graphic object "Bottle".
2. Assign the PLC tag "ON_OFF_Switch" to the animation.

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3. Switch the visibility for the tag range "0" to "0" to "Invisible".
Result
You have configured the visibility of the bottle in the screen. When the machine is switched
on and the process value of the tag "ON_OFF_Switch" has the value "1", the bottle is visible.

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STEP 7 Basic V10.5
2.7.1 Load HMI screen to the HMI device
Introduction
You can load the Getting Started project to an HMI device and execute it in runtime. To do
this, you must have a connection between the configuration device and the HMI device. If
you are not using an HMI device, you can simulate the runtime in the TIA Portal (see
Simulate runtime (Page 87)).
Runtime in HMI device
HMI devices are used to operate and monitor tasks in process and production automation.
If you are using an HMI device for the Getting Started project, make sure that a connection
has been established between the HMI device and the PLC.
Because the HMI screen of the Getting Started project mainly uses PLC tags, the animations
of the objects will only be executed if a connection is established between the HMI device
and the PLC.
Requirements
● A connection has been established with the HMI device.
● The HMI device is configured correctly.
● The HMI device is in transfer mode.

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Procedure
1. Start the load process for the software to the HMI device. The project is automatically
compiled before the load process.
CAUTION
Make sure that no relevant data are already loaded to the HMI device.
Software that was already loaded will be overwritten.
2. You may overwrite software that was previously loaded to the HMI device.

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Note
Information on the topic HMI
For more information on HMI and how to configure HMI devices, see the information
system of the TIA Portal and your HMI device manual.
2.7.2 Simulate runtime
Introduction
If you are not using an HMI device, you can simulate all used PLC tags with the
Runtime Simulator.
Note
Start the runtime simulation with the tag simulator
If you start the simulation without the tag simulator, the buttons and control elements will not
be active.
Runtime Simulator
Use the Runtime Simulator to simulate the process values of the connected PLC tags
independently of the program. Use the table of the Runtime Simulator to select the PLC tags
and to modify their values. The objects in the HMI screen react as though the tags were set
by the program of the PLC in runtime.
Procedure
To start the simulation of the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Start the runtime simulation via the menu bar. The HMI window must be active. If the
menu is inactive, first click on a free area within the HMI screen.

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Runtime simulation is started. After the start of the simulation the HMI screen is displayed
in the "RT Simulator" window and the red LED flashes (machine switched off).
2. Start the machine.
Note
Error messages during compilation
If the runtime simulation fails to start because of errors in the project, the corresponding
error messages are displayed in the Inspector window under "Info > Compile". If you
double-click on an error message you will be navigated automatically to the incorrectly
configured HMI object.
Result
The movement simulation is started. At the same time the green LED flashes instead of the
red LED. If you click the "Machine ON/OFF" button once again, the bottle is no longer visible
and the red LED flashes instead of the green LED. To exit the runtime simulation, close the
window or click on the "Exit runtime" button.

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3.1 Introduction
Loading a project
If you have skipped the previous chapter, you can load the project status at the end of the
chapter (see "Loading a project (Page 17)"). The project status at the end of this chapter is
stored in the "Simple_Example.ZIP" file.
Overview
In the second part of the example project you create an additional program that controls a
simple station for pasteurizing milk. The station consists of a conveyor and a heating
chamber.
The conveyor drive is controlled by the three light barriers:
● The first light barrier (LS1) is activated when a milk bottle stands at the start of the
conveyor. The conveyor drive is switched on and the bottle is moved into the heating
chamber.
● The second light barrier (LS2) detects the position of a milk bottle in the heating chamber.
It signals that the conveyor has to be stopped and for the heating to be switched on in the
chamber.
In the heating chamber the bottles are heated for 40 seconds at a temperature of 75° C.
A status light stays illuminated as long as the heating is on. When the heating process is
complete, the conveyor drive is restarted and the bottle is transported to the end of the
conveyor.
● When a bottle reaches the end of the conveyor a third light barrier (LS3) is activated and
the conveyor stops. The bottle can then be collected by the next station.
The switching on and off of the complete station is controlled by the button that was
programmed in the first part of the project.

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Steps
The following work steps are planned for the second part of the project:
● Expanding the program
You expand the program by four additional networks.
● Loading the project to the PLC
You load the expanded project to the PLC and monitor the execution of the program in
the online view.
● Test program with program status
You test the execution of the program with the program status.
● Expanding an HMI screen
To visualize the program expansion, you insert additional graphic objects into the existing
HMI screen.
● Simulating an HMI screen
You execute the HMI screen in runtime mode.

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STEP 7 Basic V10.5
3.2.1 Declaring tags in the PLC tag table
Introduction
The following steps show you how to define the tags that you need to expand the program.
You create the tags in the PLC tag table.
Basic information on the PLC tags and the PLC tag table is available in the "What are tags?
(Page 42)" section.
Procedure
To define the required tags, follow these steps:
1. Open the PLC tag table.
The PLC tag table opens in the work area. The tags defined in the first part of the project
are listed.

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2. Define the tag "LS_1" with the address "M1.0".
3. Select the "Name" cell of the "LS_1" tag and click on the pad character in the bottom
right-hand corner of the cell.
4. Transfer the content of the cell to the two cells below.
The content is transferred with a consecutive numbering.

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5. Define the "conveyor_drive_ON_OFF" tag.
6. Define the "chamber_ON_OFF" tag.
7. Define the "milk_pasteurized" tag.

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Result
You have declared the tags that you need to expand the program. The defined tags are
listed in the PLC tag table.
The following table provides an overview of all previously defined tags and the meaning of
the respective tag values:
Name Data type Address Function Meaning of the tag values
ON_OFF_Switch BOOL M0.0 Pushbutton switch  1: The machine is switched
on.
 0: The machine is switched
off.
ON BOOL M0.1 Switching on the
machine
on.
 0: No effect
OFF BOOL M0.2 Switching off the
machine
off.
 0: No effect
LS_1 BOOL M1.0 Light barrier for
detecting the bottle
position at the start
of the conveyor
 1: The light barrier 1 is
activated.
deactivated.
position in the
heating chamber
activated.
deactivated.
position at the end
of the conveyor
activated.
deactivated.
conveyor_drive_ON_
OFF
BOOL M0.3 Operating mode of
the conveyor
 1: The conveyor is put into
motion.
 0: The conveyor is stopped.
chamber_ON_OFF BOOL M0.4 Operating mode of
the heating
chamber
 1: The heating chamber is
switched on.
 0: The heating chamber is
switched off.
milk_pasteurized BOOL M0.5 Status of the
pasteurization
process
 1: The milk has been
pasteurized.
 0: The milk has not yet been
pasteurized.

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3.2.2 Programming the conditions for starting the conveyor
3.2.2.1 Querying the status of the machine
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the status of the machine as condition for
starting the conveyor. The first condition is that the conveyor may only be set into motion
when the machine is switched on. To implement this condition use a Normally open contact
(Page 37), which you interconnect with the tag "ON".
Requirements
The pushbutton switch from the first part of the project has already been programmed in the
first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
Procedure
To define the status of the machine as condition for starting the conveyor, follow these steps:
1. Open the organization block "Main [OB1]" in the program editor.
2. Insert a normally open contact into Network 2.

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3. Double-click the operand placeholder above the normally open contact.
4. Interconnect the normally open contact with the tag "ON".
Result
You have inserted a normally open contact and interconnected it with the tag "ON".
You have thereby programmed the first condition for starting the conveyor. When the
machine is switched on the "ON" tag is set to the signal state "1", the normally open contact
closed and the current relayed to the rung. In the next section you will program more
conditions, which will be executed depending on the signal state of the "ON" tag.

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3.2.2.2 Querying the position of the bottle and the status of the heating chamber
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the position of the bottle and the status of the
heating chamber as condition for starting the conveyor.
You query the status of the heating chamber with the help of the "Normally closed contact"
instruction.
Normally closed contact
The following figure shows the icon of the normally closed contact in the program:
<Operand>
---| / |---
The activation of the normally closed contact depends on the signal state of the associated
operand. When the operand has signal state "1," the contact is opened and the current flow
to the right power rail is interrupted. The output of the instruction in this case results in the
signal state "0".
When the operand has signal state "0," the normally closed contact is closed. Power flows
through the normally closed contact into the right power rail and the output of the instruction
is set to signal state "1".
Requirements
● The status of the machine is programmed as first condition for starting the conveyor
(see Querying the status of the machine (Page 95))
Procedure
To program the position of the bottle and the status of the heating chamber as condition for
starting the conveyor, follow these steps:
1. Insert a second normally open contact into Network 2.
2. Interconnect the normally open contact with the tag "LS_1".

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3. Insert a normally closed contact into Network 2.
4. Interconnect the normally closed contact with the "chamber_ON_OFF" tag.
Result
You have programmed the position of the bottle and the status of the heating chamber as
condition for starting the conveyor.

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3.2.2.3 Query pasteurization progress
Introduction
The following steps show you how to control the conveyor depending on the progress of the
pasteurization process. When the milk in a bottle has been pasteurized, the conveyor is set
into motion and the bottle transported to the end of the conveyor. The information about the
progress of the pasteurization process is stored in the "milk_pasteurized" tag and queried
with the help of a normally open contact.
Requirements
● The conditions described in the sections "Querying the status of the machine (Page 95)"
and "Querying the position of the bottle and the status of the heating chamber (Page 97)"
have already been programmed.
Procedure
To control the conveyor depending on the progress of the pasteurization process, follow
these steps:
1. Insert a branch in the rung between the first and second normally open contact.

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2. Insert a normally open contact in the open branch.
3. Interconnect the normally open contact with the "milk_pasteurized" tag.
4. Close the open branch.

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Result
You have programmed the pasteurization progress as another condition for starting the
conveyor.
3.2.2.4 Control conveyor
Introduction
The following steps show you how to set the conveyor in motion depending on the
programmed conditions. To control the conveyor, use the "Set/reset flip-flop" instruction.
Set/reset flip-flop
The following figure shows the box of the "Set/reset flip-flop" instruction.
You can use this instruction to set or reset the bit of a specified operand depending on the
signal state on the S and R1 inputs of the instruction.
● If the signal state is "1" at the S input and "0" at the R1 input, the specified operand will
be set to "1".
● If the signal state at the S input is "0" and at the R1 input "1", the specified operand will
be reset to "0" because the input R1 has a higher priority than input S.
● When the signal state is "1" on both inputs S and R1, the signal state of the specified
operand is reset to "0".
Requirements
● The conditions described in the sections "Querying the status of the machine (Page 95)",
"Querying the position of the bottle and the status of the heating chamber (Page 97)" and
"Query pasteurization progress (Page 99)" have been programmed.

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Procedure
To program the control of the conveyor, follow these steps:
1. Insert the "Set/reset flip-flop" instruction (SR) at the end of the second network.
2. Double-click on the operand placeholder above the instruction.
3. Interconnect the instruction with the "conveyor_drive_ON_OFF" tag.

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Result
You have programmed the conditions for starting the conveyor.
The conveyor is set into motion when the signal state of the "ON" tag is "1" and at least one
of the following conditions applies:
● A bottle is detected by the light barrier (LS1) at the start of the conveyor and the heating
chamber is switched off. In this case the "LS_1" tag supplies the signal state "1" and the
"chamber_ON_OFF" tag the signal state "0".
● The milk bottle has been pasteurized. In this case the "milk_pasteurized" tag has the
signal state "1". The bottle is transported to the end of the conveyor.
When the conveyor is set into motion, the "conveyor_drive_ON_OFF" tag has the signal
state "1".
In the next section you will program the conditions for stopping the conveyor.
3.2.3 Programming the conditions for stopping the conveyor
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the conditions for stopping the conveyor. You
define these at the input R1 of the "Set/reset flip-flop" instruction, which you have inserted in
the last section of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
You program the conditions for stopping the conveyor with the help of the following
instructions:
● Normally closed contact
● Set/reset flip-flop
Requirements
● The pushbutton switch from the first part of the project has already been programmed in
the first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
● The conditions for starting the conveyor have already been programmed in the
organization block "Main [OB1]".
See also: "Programming the conditions for starting the conveyor (Page 95)"

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Procedure
To program the conditions for stopping the conveyor, follow these steps:
1. Open Network 2 in the organization block "Main [OB1]".
2. Add three new rungs.
3. Insert a normally open contact into the first new rung and interconnect it with the tag
"OFF".
By interconnecting the tag "OFF" you define the condition that the conveyor will stop
when the machine is switched off.
4. Insert a normally open contact into the second new rung and interconnect it with the tag
"LS_2".

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5. Insert a normally closed contact at the end of the second rung and interconnect it with the
tag "milk_pasteurized".
By interconnecting the tags "LS_2" and "milk_pasteurized" you define the condition that
the conveyor will be stopped when a bottle has reached the heating chamber and the
milk has not been pasteurized yet.
6. Insert a normally open contact into the third new rung and interconnect it with the tag
"LS_3".
By interconnecting the tag "LS_3" you define the condition that the conveyor will stop
when a bottle has reached the end of the conveyor.
7. Interconnect the inserted normally open contacts in a parallel connection.

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8. Interconnect the parallel connection with the input R1 of the instruction "Set/reset flip-
flop".
Result
You have programmed the PLC of the conveyor drive. The conveyor will be driven or
stopped depending on which position a milk bottle has on the conveyor. The position of the
milk bottles is detected with the help of the light barriers "LS_1", "LS_2" and "LS_3".

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The conveyor is stopped when the signal state of the tag "OFF is "1" or at least one of the
following conditions applies:
● The bottle was detected by the light barrier (LS2) in the heating chamber and the milk is
not yet pasteurized. In this case the "LS_2" tag supplies the signal state "1" and the
"milk_pasteurized" tag the signal state "0".
● The bottle was detected by the light barrier (LS3) at the end of the conveyor. In this case
the "LS_3" tag has the signal state "1".
When the the conveyor is stopped, the tag "conveyor_drive_ON_OFF" has the signal state
"0".
In the next section you will program the switching on and off of the heating chamber.
3.2.4 Programming the PLC of the heating
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the PLC of the heating process. The heating
process is controlled by the switching on and off of the heating chamber. In the example
project it will be assumed for the sake of simplicity that the temperature of 75°C has already
been reached in the heating chamber when it is switched on.
You program the PLC of the heating chamber in the third network of the organization block
"Main [OB1]" with the help of the following instructions:
● Set/reset flip-flop
Requirements
● Networks 1 and 2 of the organization block "Main [OB1]" have been programmed.

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Procedure
To program the PLC of the heating process, follow these steps:
1. Open the third network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
2. Insert a normally open contact.
4. Insert the instruction "Set/reset flip-flop".
5. In the operand placeholder, click above the instruction "Set/reset flip-flop" and
interconnect this with the tag "chamber_ON_OFF".
When the light barrier (LS2) detects a bottle, the tag "LS_2" has the signal state "1" at the
input of the instruction "Set/reset flip-flop". The chamber_ON_OFF tag is thereby set and
the heating chamber is switched on.

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6. Program the following conditions for switching off the heating chamber at the input R1 of
the instruction:
The tag "chamber_ON_OFF" is reset and the heating will be switched off if one of the
following conditions applies:
– The machine has been switched off. In this case the "OFF" tag has the signal state
"1".
– The milk has been pasteurized. In this case the "milk_pasteurized" tag has the signal
state "1".
Result
You have programmed the PLC of the heating process.
The heating chamber is switched on when a milk bottle is detected by the light barrier "LS2".
When the specified heating period has expired and the milk is pasteurized the heating
chamber is switched off and the bottle will be transported to the end of the conveyor.
In the next section you will program the settings for the heating period.

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3.2.5 Programming the heating period
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the duration of the heating process. To
pasteurize the milk the bottles are heated in the heating chamber for 40 seconds. You
program the setting for the heating period in the fourth network of the organization block
"Main [OB1]" with the help of the following instructions:
● On delay
● Output coil
On delay
The following figures shows the box of the "On delay" instruction.
You can use this instruction to set a specified operand with a time delay to the signal state
"1". The instruction is executed when the signal state at the input IN of the instruction
changes from "0" to "1" (rising edge). The delay period (PT) begins when the instruction
starts. When the time expires, the output Q has the signal state "1".
Output coil
The following figure shows the icon of the "Output coil" instruction in the program:
<Operand>
---( )---
You can use the "Output coil" instruction to set the bit of a specified operand. When the
result of logic operation (RLO) at the input of the coil is "1," the specified operand is set to
signal state "1". When the signal state is "0" at the input of the coil, the bit of the specified
operand is reset to "0".
Requirements
● Networks 1 to 3 of the organization block "Main [OB1]" have been programmed.

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Procedure
To program the duration of the heating process, follow these steps:
1. Open the fourth network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
2. Insert a normally open contact.
4. Insert the instruction "On delay" (TON).
The "Call options" dialog box for creating a data block will open.
5. Create the data block "IEC_Timer_0".
The data block ""IEC_Timer_0" is created in the "Programming blocks" folder and
assigned to the instruction "On delay". The data of the inserted time instruction are stored
in this data block.

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6. Enter the heating period of 40 seconds at the input PT of the time instruction.
When the light barrier in the heating chamber detects a bottle, the signal state of the tag
"LS_2" changes from "0" to "1". The period that is specified at the input PT of the time
instruction will be started.
7. Insert the "Output coil" instruction at the end of the rung.
8. Interconnect the instruction "Output coil" with the "milk_pasteurized" tag.
The "milk_pasteurized" tag is set to the signal state "1" after expiration of the period specified
at the input PT.

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Result
You have programmed the duration of the pasteurization process.
When a milk bottle activates the light barrier "LS_2", the heating chamber is switched on and
the pasteurizing time will be started. After the end of the period the "milk_pasteurized" tag is
set to the signal state "1". The conveyor moves and the milk bottle is transported to the end
of the conveyor.
In the next section you will program a status light that indicates the operating mode of the
heating chamber.
3.2.6 Programming the status light
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the status light. The status light indicates the
operating modes of the heating chamber. When the heating chamber is in operation the tag
LED is set to the signal state "1" and the display on the HMI device is switched on. When the
heating chamber is switched off the tag LED has the signal state "0" and the display on the
HMI device is switched off. You will program the display on the HMI device in the next
section.
You program the status light in the fifth network of the organization block "Main [OB1]" with
the help of the following instructions:
● Output coil
Requirements
● Networks 1 to 4 of the organization block "Main [OB1]" have been programmed.

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Procedure
To program the status light so that it indicates the operating mode of the heating chamber,
follow these steps:
1. Insert a normally open contact into the fifth network of the "Main [OB1]" organization
block.
2. Interconnect the normally open contact with the tag "chamber_ON_OFF".
3. Insert the "Output coil" instruction at the end of the rung.
4. Enter the name LED in the operand placeholder of the "Output coil" instruction and
confirm the entry with the Enter key.
5. Open the device and network editor.
Note
Network incomplete
A white cross in a red circle is displayed as icon in Network 5. The icon indicates that the
interconnection or the tag definition in this network still has to be completed.

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6. Switch to device view.
7. Zoom in the device view until the inputs and outputs of the PLC are easily visible.
8. Detach the window of the device and network editor and position it beside the program
editor.
9. Switch to the fifth network of the "Main [OB1]" organization block.

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10.Interconnect the "LED" tag with the "Q 0.0" output of the PLC.
The "LED" tag is defined and displayed at the "Q 0.0" output of the PLC. The tags
previously defined in the PLC tag table are displayed at the inputs of the PLC.
Note
Defining tags
It makes no difference whether you define the tags at the inputs and outputs in the device
view, the PLC tag table or the networks. The tags you have already defined will also be
displayed in the device view.
Result
You have programmed a status light to indicate the operating modes of the heating chamber.
When the heating chamber is switched on, the "chamber_ON_OFF" tag has the signal state
"1". The "LED" tag is set to the signal state "1" by means of the "Output coil" instruction. As
long as the heating chamber is switched on, the "LED" tag has the signal state "1". When the
heating chamber is switched off, the value of the tags "chamber_ON_OFF" and "LED"
changes to "0"
In the following sections you will test the created program with program status.

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3.3 Test expanded program with program status
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to test the created program with program status.
Requirements
● There is no voltage at the inputs and outputs of the PLC, because the modified values
are overwritten by the module in online mode.
● The organization block "Main [OB1]" is opened in the program editor.
Procedure
To test the created program with program status, follow these steps:
1. Load the program to the PLC and activate the online connection. For additional
information see the "Loading the program to the target system (Page 48)" section.
2. Click the "Monitoring on/off" button on the toolbar of the program editor.

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3. In Network 1, modify the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag to "1".
The "ON_OFF_Switch" tag is set to the signal state "1". The current flows through the
normally open contact to the coils at the end of the network. The "ON" tag is set and the
example machine thereby switched on. The OFF tag remains reset to "0" and has no
further effect.
4. In Network 2, modify the "LS_1" tag to "1".
The "LS_1" tag is set to the signal state "1". This simulates that a bottle is detected by the
light barrier "LS1" at the start of the conveyor. The "chamber_ON_OFF" tag has the signal
state "0", because the heating chamber is switched off during the simulation.

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The power flows through the contacts of the main rung, resulting in the signal state "1" at
the input S of the "Set/reset flip-flop" instruction. The "conveyor_drive_ON_OFF" tag is
thereby set to the signal state "1" and the conveyor will be driven.
The LS_1 tag is reset to the signal state "0". This has the effect of simulating that the light
barrier "LS1" is deactivated.

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In Network 2:
The "LS_2" tag is set to the signal state "1". This setting simulates that the bottle was
transported to the heating chamber and that the light barrier "LS2" was activated.
The current flow is rerouted to the input R1 of the "Set/reset flip-flop" instruction. The
conveyor_drive_ON_OFF tag is hereby reset and the conveyor stopped.
In Network 3:
The current flows through the contact of the main rung to the input S of the "Set/reset flip-
flop" instruction. The chamber_ON_OFF tag is hereby set to the signal state "1", and the
heating chamber is switched on.
In Network 5:
As soon as the heating chamber is switched on (Network 3), the LED tag is set to the
signal state "1" and the status light will be activated.

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In Network 4:
A rising edge is detected at the IN input of the "On delay" time operation and the
pasteurizing period has started.
At the end of the period the milk is pasteurized and the "milk_pasteurized" tag will be set
to the signal state "1".
In Network 3:
The heating chamber is switched off when setting the "milk_pasteurized" tag.
In Network 5:
When the heating chamber is switched off, the status light is deactivated.

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In Network 2:
The conveyor is set into motion once again.
The LS_2 tag is reset to the signal state "0". This state simulates that the bottle has left
the heating chamber.
The "LS_3" tag is set to the signal state "1". This state simulates that the bottle has been
transported to the end of the conveyor and is detected by the light barrier "LS3"
The conveyor_drive_ON_OFF tag is reset to the signal state "0" and the conveyor will
stop.
9. Terminate the online connection.

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Result
You have tested the program and checked the program execution.
In the next section you will add more graphic objects to the HMI screen. This allows you to
visualize the flows of the expanded program.
3.4.1 Graphic object "Heating chamber"
Introduction
The following steps show you how to add the graphic representation of a heating chamber to
the HMI screen. Use simple static graphic objects to display the heating chamber.
Requirements
● The HMI screen from the "Simple Example" chapter has already been created or the
"Simple Example (Page 17)" project has already been loaded.
● The HMI screen created under "Panel_Bottlestation" is open.
Procedure
To add the representation of the heating chamber to the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. In the middle of the screen draw a rectangle above the conveyor.

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2. Draw a vertical line on both the left and right side of the rectangle.
3. Create two text blocks, "Heating chamber" and "Heating chamber ON".
4. In the Inspector window, adjust the formatting of the text under "General" and
"Appearance".
Result
You have added the static screen element of the heating chamber to the HMI screen.

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3.4.2 Graphic object "Heating chamber LED"
Introduction
The following steps show you how to add the graphic representation of a LED to the HMI
screen and animate it with the PLC tag "LED".
Requirements
● The HMI screen is open.
Procedure
To create the LED for the heating chamber and animate it, follow these steps:
1. In the rectangle insert an orange circle, representing the heating chamber LED, in the
center above the text block "Heating chamber ON".

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2. Create a new animation for the heating chamber LED.
3. Link the animation to the LED tag.

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4. Activate "Flashing" for the value range "1" of the tag.
Result
You have added an LED to the HMI screen. If the "LED" tag takes the value "1", the
activation of the heating chamber is displayed in the HMI screen by the flashing of the
created LED.
In the next section you will add the graphic representation of the light barriers to the HMI
screen.
3.4.3 Graphic objects "Light barriers"
Introduction
The following steps show you how to add the light barriers "LS1", "LS2" and "LS3" to the HMI
screen. You use the basic object "circle" to represent the light barriers. You link the light
barriers you have created to the tags of the program and animate the representation.
Requirements
● The control program has been created.

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Procedure
To insert the representation of the light barriers in the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Insert a circle object to represent a light barrier with yellow background color and a border
of "2".
2. Create an "Appearance" animation for the light barrier.

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3. Activate the "Flashing" function for the tag range "1", without previously defining a tag.
4. Use copy and paste to create two additional light barriers.
5. Position the light barrier in the of the middle heating chamber and at the end of the
conveyor belt.

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6. With the Shift key pressed, select all three light barriers and align them.
7. Label the light barriers "LS1", "LS2" and"LS3", respectively.

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8. Link the appearance animation of the first light barrier to the PLC tag "LS_1".
9. Link the appearance animation of the second and third light barrier to the PLC tag "LS_2"
and "LS_3".
Result
You have added the light barriers "LS1", "LS2" and "LS3" to the HMI screen. You have linked
these with tags and animated them.
In the next section you will simulate the screen to test the behavior of the dynamic objects.

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3.5 Simulate HMI screen
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to test the created HMI screen with the Runtime
Simulator. Use the Runtime Simulator to simulate the activation of the PLC input for the light
barrier "LS1". For more information on the Runtime Simulator see the "Simulate runtime
(Page 87)" section.
Procedure
To start the simulation of the created HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Start the runtime simulation via the menu bar. The HMI device window must be active for
this purpose. If the menu is inactive, first click on a free area within the HMI screen.
2. Set the value of the "LS_1" tag to "1". Click Enter to confirm the set value.
3. Switch to the "RT Simulator" window.

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Result
The value for the PLC tag "LS_1" is simulated. The light barrier "LS1" flashes.
You can simulate values for all used PLC tags by assigning values in the "Set value" column.
All PLC tags are Boolean values, which means they can only take the value "0" or "1".
Note
Tags in the Runtime Simulator
The HMI tags are displayed in the tag selection of the Runtime Simulator. PLC tags that are
not linked to either events or an animation of the HMI screen are not listed in the selection of
the "Tag" table column.
Testing in the HMI device
You have the option to test the HMI screen on an HMI device. For additional information see
the Load HMI screen to the HMI device (Page 85) section.

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Example "PID control" 4
4.1 Introduction
Loading a project
If you have skipped the previous chapters, you can load the project status at the end of the
last chapter (see "Loading a project (Page 17)"). The project status at the end of this chapter
is stored in the "Extended_Example.ZIP" file.
Introduction
A controller is always required when a certain physical value, such as temperature, pressure
or speed, has to have a specific value in the process and this value can change depending
on external conditions that cannot be foreseen.
Definition PID controller
A PID controller consists of one proportional, one integral and one derivative element. It
continuously detects the measured actual value of the controlled variable within a control
loop and compares it with the desired setpoint. The PID uses the resulting control deviation
to calculate a controller output that adjusts the controlled variable as quickly and smoothly as
possible to the setpoint.
Definition control loop
A control loop is made up of a controlled system, the controller, the measuring element
(sensor) and a final controlling element.
● In this example the PID control SIMATIC S7-1200 is used as the controller.
● The measuring element in this example is a sensor that measures the temperature inside
the heating chamber.
● The final controlling element is the heater that is directly actuated by the PLC.
The following wiring diagram contains a typical control loop:

Example "PID control"
4.1 Introduction
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
The setpoint "w" has been predefined. The setpoint in the following example is a
temperature setting of 75°C in the heating chamber. The error (e) is calculated from the
setpoint (w) and the actual value (y). The error will be converted by the controller (K) into a
controlled variable (u). The controlled variable changes the actual value (y) via the controlled
system (G). The controlled system (G) in this example is the temperature control in the
heating chamber, for example, by increasing or decreasing the energy supply.
In addition to the controlled system (G), the actual value (y) can be altered through
disturbance variables (d). A disturbance variable in this example may be an unwanted
temperature change in the heating chamber, for example, caused by a change in the outside
temperature.
Use of the PID controller
In the example project you use the PID controller to reach the desired temperature of 75°C
as quickly as possible and to maintain the setpoint as constant as possible.
In this example, the setpoint can be exceeded because the heating element continues to
emit heat even after it has been switched off. This effect is known as "overshoot"; it occurs
when there is a time delay between the control and the measurement of the actual value.
The following figure shows the possible characteristic of the temperature curve after the
initial switching on of the machine:

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Steps
The following figure shows an overview of all objects you are going to create:
Proceed as follows to create the objects:
● You create a second organization block [OB200] in which you will call up the blocks of the
PID controller.
● You create the technological object "PID_Compact".
● You load the simulation block "PROC_C" to the organization block [OB200]. By using the
simulation block, you require no hardware other than the PLC.
● You configure the technological object "PID_Compact".
– Select the controller type.
– Enter a setpoint for the controller.
– Interconnect the actual value and the controlled variable of the technological object
"PID_Compact" with the simulation block "PROC_C".
● You load the user program and carry out a controller optimization in the commissioning
window of the technological window.

4.2 Set organization block for PID controller
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The blocks for the PID controller are created in a new organization block. A cyclic interrupt
organization block, which you will now create, is used as new organization block.
Cyclic interrupt organization blocks serve to start programs in periodic time intervals
independent of the cyclic program execution. Cyclic program execution will be interrupted by
the cyclic interrupt OB and resume after the interrupt.
The following figure shows the program execution with a cyclic interrupt OB:
① Program starts with Main [OB1].
② A cyclic interrupt is triggered every 100 ms, which interrupts the program at any point (for
example, during Main [OB1]) and executes the program in the cyclic interrupt OB.
In this case the program consists of a function block PID_Compact.
③ PID_Compact is executed and the values are written to the data block PID_Compact (DB).
④ After execution of the cyclic interrupt OB, Main [OB1] will be continued at the point at which it
was interrupted. The values remain intact.
⑤ Main [OB1] is completed.
⑥ The program cycle starts again.
In the example project you use the cyclic interrupt OB to call the technological object
"PID_Compact". The technological object "PID_Compact" is the image of the PID controller
in the software. You can use this technological object to configure a PID controller, activate it
and control its execution status.

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Procedure
To create a cyclic interrupt OB for the PID controller, follow these steps:
1. Open the portal view.
2. Add a new block to the existing PLC.
3. Create a cyclic interrupt OB with the name "PID". Make sure that the "Add new and open"
check box is selected.

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Result
The created cyclic interrupt OB is opened in the program editor in the project view. If the
block does not open automatically, the "Add new and open" check box was not selected in
the dialog. In this case, switch to the project view and open the program block in the project
tree.
In the next section you will call the technological object "PID_Compact" in the created block.

4.3 Create technological object PID controller
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to call the technological object "PID_Compact" in the
cyclic interrupt OB "PID [OB200]".
Requirements
● A project with a PLC S7-1200 has been created.
● A cyclic interrupt OB has already been created and opened in the project view.
Procedure
To call the technological object "PID_Compact" in the cyclic interrupt OB "PID [OB200]",
follow these steps:
1. Create the technological object "PID_Compact" in the first network of the organization
block "PID [OB200]".

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2. Confirm the creation of the data block for the technological object "PID_Compact".
Result
You have programmed the call of the technological object "PID_Compact" in the cyclic
interrupt OB "PID [OB200]" and created the data block "PID_Compact_DB".
In the next section you will load a simulation block in the program to simulate the input and
output values of the PID controller.

4.4 Load simulation block
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to load the block "PROC_C" in the example project. The
block simulates the input and output values of the PID controller. To use these, load a library
in the example project and create the block in the second network.
Requirements
The organization block "PID [OB200]" is open in the project view.
Procedure
To open the library and copy the block, follow these steps:
1. Copy the file "Simulation Program PID.ZIP" from the following Internet address to your
local hard disk and extract the file.
2. Extract the file "Simulation Program PID.ZIP".
3. Use the "Libraries" task card to open the global library "Simulation" from the directory of
the extracted file.
The library is loaded.

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4. Copy the simulation block "PROC_C" to the second network of the organization block
"PID [OB200]".
5. Confirm the creation of the data block for the simulation block "PROC_C".

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6. Define a "temperature" tag on the OUTV parameter.
The value of OUTV parameter is stored in the "temperature" tag. The value of this
parameter is the temperature value that is simulated by the "PROC_C" block.
7. In this same way, define a tag "output_value" on the INV parameter.

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Result
You have loaded in the example project the block for the simulation of the input and output
values of the PID controller.
When the cyclic interrupt OB "PID (OB200)" is executed, the "PROC_C" block simulates
input and output values and loads these in the instance data block "PROC_C_DB". The
values of the parameters INV and OUTV are mapped in the tags when the program is
executed.
In the next section you will use the technological object "PID_Compact" to configure the PID
controller and link its inputs and outputs to the corresponding values of the simulation block.

4.5 Configure PID controller
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to use the technological object "PID_Compact" to
configure the PID controller.
Settings for configuring the PID controller
● Controller type
The controller type is used to define a pre-selection for the unit of the value to be
controlled. In this example, "Temperature" with the unit "°C" is used as the controller type.
● Input/output parameters
In this area you supply the input and output parameters for setpoint, actual value and the
controlled variable of the technological object "PID_Compact". To use the PID controller
without additional hardware, link the input and output parameters of "PID_Compact" to
the "output_value" and "temperature" tags interconnected to the simulation block
"PROC_C":
– The actual value is simulated by "PROC_C" and used as input of "PID_Compact".
In the example the actual value corresponds to the measured temperature in the
heating chamber, which is mapped in the "temperature" tag.
– The controlled variable by calculated by the technological object "PID_Compact" and
is the output parameter of the block. The controlled variable is mapped in the
"output_value" tag and is used as input value of "PROC_C".

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The following figure shows how the technological object "PID_Compact" and the
simulation block "PROC_C" are interconnected.
Requirements
● The cyclic interrupt OB "PID [OB200]" is open.
● The "PID_Compact" block is called in the "PID [OB200]" organization block.
● The "PROC_C" simulation block is called in the "PID [OB200]" organization block.

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Procedure
To configure the technological object "PID_Compact" and interconnect it with the simulation
block "PROC_C", follow these steps:
1. Open the configuration of the PID controller in the Inspector window.
2. Select the controller type.

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3. Enter the setpoint for the controller.
4. Select the "input" and "output" for the actual value and the controlled variable
respectively. You hereby specify that the values from one tag of the user program are to
be used.
Note
Input(_PER) - Output(_PER)
Use input and output to supply the input or output parameters with the actual value of the
user program. Use Input_PER and Output_PER to use an analog input as actual value or
an analog output as manipulated value output. Use Output_PWM to use a digital
switching output that is controlled via pulse width modulation. The manipulated variable is
formed by variable on/off times in this case.

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5. Interconnect the "temperature" tag with the actual value and the "output_value" tag with
the controlled variable. When you enter the first letters of the tag the selection is filtered
correspondingly by Intellisense®.
Note
Interconnecting blocks directly with parameters
The "temperature" tag will continue to be used in the following section. Otherwise you can
also interconnect the "PID_ Compact" block directly with the parameters of the simulation
block. Parameters are addressed as follows: "Block name".Parameter.
You can select from the drop-down list to the left of the input field of the actual value if the
value will be the tag or parameter interconnected with the function block or the current
value of the instance DB of the PID_Compact instruction.
Result
You have interconnected the PID controller (PID_Compact) and the simulation block
"PROC_C". When the simulation is started, the PID controller receives a new actual value
each time the organization block "PID [OB200]" is called.

4.6 Changing the heating chamber control
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps will show you how to program the on/off control of the heating chamber
depending on the machine operation. The heating chamber is turned on when the machine
is started. The heating chamber temperature in this part of the sample project will not be
constant and is controlled by the created PID controller.
Requirements
● The networks of the organization block "Main [OB1]" have been programmed.
Procedure
To change the control for turning the heating chamber on or off, follow these steps:
1. Open the first network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
2. Insert the "Output coil" instruction at the end of the main rung.
3. Interconnect the inserted instruction with the "chamber_ON_OFF" tag.

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4. Delete the third network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
This program segment is no longer necessary because the on/off control of the heating
chamber takes place via the program for controlling the machine in the first network of the
organization block.
5. Delete the fourth network, in which the status lamp of the heating chamber is
programmed. The status lamp is no longer necessary, because operation of the heating
chamber takes place parallel to operation of the machine.
Result
You have programmed the on/off control of the heating chamber so that the heating chamber
is operated parallel to the machine.
In the next section you will program a query of the temperature values and integrate it in the
program as condition for control of the conveyor.

4.7 Integrate temperature comparison as condition in control program
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps will show you how to evaluate the temperature values of the PID
controller and integrate them as condition for control of the machine. The pasteurization
process is controlled by the following organization blocks:
● Main [OB1]
The program for controlling the machine dependent on the temperature values of the PID
controller is executed in the "Main [OB1]" organization block.
● PID [OB200]
The technological object "PID_Compact" of the PID controller and the simulation block
"PROC_C" are executed in the organization block "PID [OB200]".
Connection between PID controller and control program
The temperature monitoring of the PID controller is integrated as follows into the program of
the organization block "Main [OB1]":
The actual temperature value of the "temperature" tag, which is used as input for the PID
controller, should be read by the program in the organization block "Main (OB1)" and
compared with a minimum and maximum value.
● If the actual temperature value is between a minimum value of 73°C and a maximum
value of 77°C (setpoint +/- 2°C), the conveyor will be driven.
● If the minimum value of 73°C has not been reached yet or the maximum value of 77°C
has been exceeded, the "conveyor_drive_ON_OFF" tag will be reset.
Requirements

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Procedure
To insert a value comparison of the "temperature" tag as condition for driving the conveyor,
follow these steps:
1. Insert the instructions "'Greater than or equal to (CMP>=)" and "Less than or equal to
(CMP<=)" in the favorites list.
2. Open the second network of the organization block "Main [OB1]".
3. Delete the normally closed contact with the "chamber_ON_OFF" tag.

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4. Insert the instructions "'Greater than or equal to (CMP>=)" and "Less than or equal to
(CMP<=)" from the favorites list.
5. Interconnect the instructions "'Greater than or equal to (CMP>=)" and "Less than or equal
to (CMP<=)", respectively, with the "temperature" tag.

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6. In the operand placeholder beneath the instruction "Greater than or equal to" enter the
value "73.0" and in the operand placeholder beneath the instruction "Less than or equal
to" the value "77.0".
Result
You have programmed the temperature value as condition for driving the conveyor. The
conveyor is set into motion when the machine is in operation and at least one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
● The light barrier "LS1" is activated and the temperature in the heating chamber is
between 73°C and 77°C. This means:
– The "LS_1" tag has the signal state "1".
– The value of the "temperature" tag is between "73" and "77".
● The milk has been pasteurized. In this case the "milk_pasteurized" tag has the signal
state "1".
In the next section you will adjust the link of the status light in the HMI screen.

4.8 Adjust HMI screen
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to replace the status light of the heating chamber with an
I/O field.
The heating chamber was switched on in the extended example, if the "chamber_ON_OFF"
tag had the value "1". Because the temperature is now controlled by means of the PID
controller, this PLC tag is no longer used. Instead of the status light, the current temperature
should now be displayed in an I/O field.
I/O fields
Process values can be entered or displayed in the HMI screen by means of an I/O field.
Requirements
● The HMI screen is open in the editor.
Procedure
To display the temperature value in the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Delete the orange colored circle.

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2. Change the content of the text block to "Temperature".
3. Insert an I/O field in the HMI screen by means of the details view of the PLC tag.

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4. Change the field type and the format of the I/O field.
5. Adjust the size and position of the text and I/O field.
Result
You have created an output field for the value of the "temperature" tag. When the user
program is executed the current value of the tag is displayed in the HMI device.

4.9 Active PID controller in online mode
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to simulate the function of the PID controller. To do this,
first load the program in the PLC and activate the PID controller in online mode. Observe the
ongoing control in the trend window after optimization of the controller.
Controller optimization
Use the optimization step to adapt the controller to the controlled system. You have two
options to optimize the controller:
● Startup tuning
The turning tangent theorem is applied in startup tuning. The theorem determines the
time constant of the step response. A turning point is present in the step response of the
controlled system. A tangent will be applied to the turning point; you use this tangent to
determine the process parameters delay time (Tu) and recovery time (Tg). The optimized
controller parameters will be determined based on these process parameters. The
distance between set value and actual value must be at least 30% to determine the
parameters with the turning tangent theorem. If this is not the case, the controller
parameters will be determined automatically with the oscillation process and the function
"Tuning in run".
● Tuning in run
Tuning in run uses the oscillation process to optimize the controller parameters. You use
this process to indirectly determine the behavior of the controlled system. The gain factor
will be increased until it reaches the stability limit and the controlled variable oscillates
evenly. The controller parameters are calculated based on the oscillation period.
The following figure shows the step response of the controlled system with the turning
tangent theorem (startup tuning) and during the oscillation process (tuning in run):

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Procedure
To activate the PID controller and start the simulation, follow these steps:
2. Start the commissioning from the project tree.
3. Enable the functions of the commissioning window.

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4. Perform a fine-tuning of the controller optimization, by starting the tuning in run.
The self-tuning starts. The current work steps and any errors that occur are shown in the
"Status" field. The progress bar shows the progress of the current work step. Several
steps are required for controller optimization. The progress display will start at "0" for
each step. If the self-tuning was completed without error message, the PID parameters
have been optimized. The PID controller switches to automatic mode and uses the
optimized parameters.
5. Monitor the curve shape in the top section of the "Commissioning" window.
Note
Shape of the curve
In time the shape of the curve gets closer and closer to the setpoint. To monitor the
complete shape of the curve, use the vertical scroll bar in the bottom area of the graphic
display.
After the controller has switched to automatic mode, the controller reacts to the
temperature changes simulated by the "PROC_C" block by automatically adjusting the
controlled variable.

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Result
You have activated the PID controller in online mode. The PID parameters that were
optimized prior to the start of automatic mode are retained during POWER ON and restart of
the CPU. If you want to reuse the PID parameters optimized in the CPU when you load the
project data to the CPU once again, you can save the PID parameters in the project.

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Example "Motion" 5
5.1 Introduction
Loading a project
If you have skipped the previous chapters, you can load the project status at the end of the
last chapter by opening the project "Extendet_Example_PID". The result at the end of this
chapter is also stored as project under the name "Extendet_Example_Motion".
For additional information on loading of projects, see the "Loading a project (Page 17)"
section.
Use of motion
In this chapter you add a conveyor to the example. Starting from the position of the light
barrier "LS3", the bottle is transported via a connection piece to an additional conveyor.
Use the technological object "Axis" to control the connection between the two conveyors.
The PLC is integrated into the project as follows:
● If the machine is switched on, the axis for activating a stepper motor is enabled on the
connection piece.
● When the light barrier "LS3" is activated, the axis of the motor is triggered.
● The bottle is moved to the second conveyor relative to the position of the light barrier
"LS3".
● When the position is reached, the second conveyor is activated.

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5.1 Introduction
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Hardware configuration
To implement the example, you require no hardware other than the PLC. If a PLC with relay
outputs is used, a signal board has to be used for the outputs of the PTO. The PTO (Pulse
Train Output) generates quick pulse trains via the outputs, which are used to control the
motion control operations.
The following figure shows how the possible hardware configuration could look for this
example:

Example "Motion"
5.1 Introduction
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Sequence of the pulse generation
The following figure describes the sequence of the pulse generation via motion control
instructions.
After the pulses for stepper motor control have been generated via the outputs and were
output to the power section of the stepper motor, the pulses will be converted into an axial
motion by the power section of the stepper motor. The connection between the conveyors is
driven by the axis.
Steps
In this chapter you will perform the following steps:
● You create the technological object "Axis".
● You configure the technological object "Axis", by:
– assigning a pulse generator to the technological object.
– Configuring the pulse generator as PTO (Pulse Train Output).
– Assigning a high-speed counter to the pulse generator (is automatically selected).
● You create two motion control instructions:
– One to enable the axis (MC_Power).
– One for relative positioning of the position of the light barrier "LS3"
(MC_MoveRelative).

Example "Motion"
5.2 Insert technological object "Axis"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to create a new technological object "Axis".
Procedure
To create the technological object "Axis", follow these steps:
1. Create a new technological object in the project tree.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
2. Create a new object "Axis".
The configuration of the technological object is started in the work area.
Result
You have created the technological object "Axis". This is stored in the "Technological
objects" folder in the project tree.
In the next section you will configure the created technological object.

Example "Motion"
5.3 Configure technological object "Axis"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to configure the technological object "Axis".
Requirements
● The technological object "Axis" has been created.
● The configuration of the technological object has been started.
If the configuration was not automatically opened, start the configuration from the project
tree.
Procedure
To configure the drive control, follow these steps:
1. Select the pulse output "Pulse_1" to the PTO drive control and switch to the device
configuration.
The high-speed counter "HSC_1" is automatically assigned during selection of "Pulse_1".
The device view opens.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
2. Activate the pulse generator.
3. Configure the pulse generator as PTO using parameters.
4. Switch to the configuration editor of the technology object "Axis". Specify the PLC output
over which the drive enable is to take place.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Result
You have assigned the created technological object "Axis" to the pulse generator "Pulse_1"
and parameterized it as PTO. The high-speed counter "HSC 1" was automatically activated.
The pulses that are output via the pulse generator are counted by means of the high-speed
counter.
If you have correctly configured the technological object, the status of the "Basic parameters"
area and the status of the "Extended parameters" is displayed in green in the configuration
window.

Example "Motion"
5.4 Enable axis
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
5.4 Enable axis
Introduction
The following steps show you how to enable the motor axis of the conveyor.
To enable or disable an axis, use the motor control instruction "MC_Power". The instruction
must be called once for each axis in the program.
The axis is centrally enabled or disabled by means of the motion control instruction
""MC_Power":
● If the axis is enabled, the enable is valid for all motion control instructions that were
assigned to this axis.
● If the axis is disabled, all other motion control instructions for this axis have no effect. All
current jobs will be interrupted.
Requirements
● The technological object has been configured correctly.
Procedure
1. Create a new network in the organization block "Main [OB1]". A new network is inserted
automatically as soon as you create an element in an empty network. If an empty network
is already available, you can skip this step.

Example "Motion"
5.4 Enable axis
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
2. Create the motion control block "MC_Power" in the new network.
3. Confirm the creation of the new data block.

Example "Motion"
5.4 Enable axis
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
4. At the "Axis" input, select the previously configured axis "Axis".
5. At the "Enable" input, select the "ON" tag.
6. Save the project.
Result
You have inserted the instruction "MC_Power" to enable the axis in the program and
assigned it to the technological object "Axis".
The enabling of the axis depends on the value of the "ON" tag at the "Enable" input:
● When the bit of the "ON" tag has the value "0" (machine off), the axis is disabled.
● When the bit of the "ON" tag has the value "1" (machine on), the axis is enabled.
In the next section you will program the motion of the conveyor relative to the starting point.

Example "Motion"
5.5 Position axis relative
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to program the motion on the second conveyor relative to
a starting position with the motion control instruction "MC_MoveRelative".
The motion is defined as follows:
● The starting position of the motion is the position of the light barrier "LS3".
● The end position is 0.5 meter in positive direction on the axis between the first and
second conveyor.
● When the end position is reached, the second conveyor is activated.
Requirements
● The technological object "Axis" has been created and correctly configured.
● The motion control instruction "MC_Power" has been created in the organization block
"Main [OB1]".
Procedure
1. Create a new network in the organization block "Main [OB1]". A new network is inserted
automatically as soon as you create an element in an empty network. If an empty network
is already available, you can skip this step.
2. Create the block "MC_MoveRelative" in the new network.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
3. In the "Call options" dialog box, click OK to confirm the creation of the new data block.
4. At the "Axis" input, select the box of the previously configured axis "Axis".
5. At the "Execute" input, select the box of the "LS_3" tag.
6. Enter the value "500.0" at the "Distance" input and confirm it with the Enter key.
The standard setting for the measurement unit of "Distance" is millimeters and was
previously taken over in the configuration.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
7. Create a new tag "start_conveyor_2" at the "Done" output.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Result
You have programmed the motion of the conveyor relative to the position of the light barrier
"LS3".
The motion is started when the light barrier "LS3" is activated. When the target position has
been reached, the bit of the "start_conveyor_2" tag is set at "Done" output, by means of
which the second conveyor can be set into motion.
In the next section you will add more elements to the HMI screen to visualize the execution
of the programmed processes.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
5.6.1 Change graphic object conveyor
Introduction
The following steps show you how to replace the existing graphic object "Conveyor" with the
graphic "ConveyorMotion.wmf" in the HMI screen. The graphic contains two conveyors
instead of one; these are connected to each other.
Requirements
The ZIP file "WinCC Graphics" has been extracted and stored in a local directory. For the
directory, a link has been created in the "Toolbox" task card of the "Graphics" pane. See
Graphic object "Conveyor" (Page 74) section.
Procedure
To expand the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Open the HMI screen.
2. Open the link to the local folder "WinCC Graphics" in the "Graphics" pane of the
"Toolbox" task card.
3. Disable the "Large icons" option.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
4. Drag the graphic object "ConveyorMotion.wmf" per drag-and-drop operation to the editor
area, to replace the existing conveyor.
Make sure that an arrow symbol is displayed next to the cursor when you insert the
object. If the cursor is displayed with a Plus symbol, the graphic will be added, not
replaced.
5. If necessary, scale the graphic object.
Result
You have replaced the graphic object "Conveyor".
In the next section you will add a second animated graphic object to the HMI screen.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
5.6.2 Create second graphic object bottle
Introduction
In the following section you will create a second bottle with a movement animation from the
first to the second conveyor.
Requirements
Procedure
To animate the second bottle in the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Copy the existing bottle.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
2. Position the copied bottle at the end of the movement animation of the first bottle in front
of the light barrier "LS3".
3. Delete the "Horizontal movement" animation of the copied bottle.

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STEP 7 Basic V10.5
4. Create a "Diagonal movement" animation.
The motion animation is displayed with a blue arrow.
5. Drag the transparent representation of the bottle at its arrow tip to the second conveyor.
6. Create a new HMI tag for the diagonal movment animation.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
7. Use "Position_Bottle_2" as name and Short as data type.
8. Add the "SimulateTag" function to the event "Loaded" of the HMI screen.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
9. Assign the "Position_Bottle_2" tag to the "Simulate Tag" function.
Result
You have created an animation that visualizes the motion of the second bottle from the first
to the second conveyor.
In the next section you will change the visibility settings of the bottles on the conveyor.
5.6.3 Connect HMI objects with motion instruction
Introduction
The following steps show you how to animate the visibility of the bottles in the HMI screen
dependent on the program progress.
For the visibility settings, use the signal state at the "Busy" parameter of the
"MC_MoveRelative" instruction. The parameter contains information on whether the motion
control instruction will be executed or not in that moment.
Requirements
● The "MC_MoveRelative" instruction has been inserted in the "Main [OB1]" organization
block.
● The motion animation has been created for the second bottle.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Procedure
To configure the visibility of the bottles in the HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Link the "Visibility" animation of the first bottle with the "Busy" parameter of the
"MC_Move Relative" data block.
2. Link the "Visibility" animation of the second bottle with the "Busy" parameter of the
"MC_Move Relative" data block.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
3. Change the visibility of the first bottle for the range from "0" to "0" to "Visible".
Leave the visibility setting of the second bottle for the range "0" to "0" at "Invisible".
Result
You have set the visibility of the bottles in the HMI screen depending on the signal state on
the "Busy" parameter of the "MC_MoveRelative" instruction.
When the "MC_MoveRelative" instruction is executed, the second conveyor is set into
motion. In this case the "Busy" parameter of the instruction has the signal state "1" and has
the following effect on the HMI screen:
● The first bottle becomes invisible.
● The second bottle becomes visible and moves from the position of the third light barrier to
the second conveyor.
If the "MC_MoveRelative" instruction is not executed, the "Busy" parameter of the instruction
has the signal state "0" and has the follow effects on the HMI screen:
● The first bottle becomes visible and moves from the position of the first light barrier to the
position of the third light barrier.
● The second bottle is no longer visible.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to test the created HMI screen with the Runtime
Simulator. Use the Runtime Simulator to simulate the activation of the PLC input for the light
barrier "LS3".
Procedure
To start the simulation of the created HMI screen, follow these steps:
1. Open the HMI screen.
2. Start the runtime simulation via the menu bar.
The simulation of the runtime is started. After the start of the simulation the HMI screen is
displayed in the "RT Simulator" window and the red LED flashes (machine switched off).
3. Start the machine.
The green LED flashes. Nothing changes with regard to the visibility of the first bottle, as
this animation now depends on the bit value of the "MC_MoveRelative_DB_Busy"
parameter that was automatically stored as HMI tag.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
4. Set the value of the HMI tag "MC_MoveRelative_DB_Busy" to "1".
5. Switch to the "RT Simulator" window.
Result
The value for the "MC_MoveRelative_DB_Busy" tag is simulated. The bottle is moved on the
conveyor relative to the position of the light barrier "LS3".

Example "Motion"
5.8 Start diagnostics view
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Introduction
The following steps show you how to start the diagnostics view of the technological object
"Axis". You can use the diagnostics function to monitor the motion jobs and the most
important status and error messages of the motor axis.
Requirements
● The technological object "Axis" has been created and correctly configured.
● The motion control instruction "MC_Power" has been created in the organization block
"Main [OB1]".
● The motion control instruction "MC_MoveRelativ" has been created in the organization
block "Main [OB1]".
Procedure
To start the diagnostics function, follow these steps:
2. Open the diagnostics window of the technological object "Axis".

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
The diagnostics window opens.
3. Open the organization block "Main [OB1]".
4. Click the "Monitoring on/off" button on the toolbar of the program editor.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
5. In Network 1, modify the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag to "1".
In network 1, the "ON_OFF_Switch" tag is set to the signal state "1". The current flows
through the normally open contact to the coils at the end of the network. The "ON" tag is
set and the example machine thereby switched on.
In network 4, the "MC_Power" instruction is executed and the motor axis of the conveyor
enabled.
6. Switch to the diagnostics of the technological object "Axis".
The enabling of the axis is displayed in the "Status" area of the diagnostics window.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
The "MC_MoveRelative" instruction is executed and the motor axis of the conveyor is set
into motion.
8. Switch to the diagnostics of the technological object "Axis".
The "Motion" area of the diagnostics window shows that the motor axis is moving at a
constant speed.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5
9. Display the motion status.
The current position of the motor axis is shown in the "Current position" field. When the
target position of 500 mm relative to the start position is reached, the axis is set to stop.
Result
You have used the diagnostics function to check the proper functioning of the motor axis.

Example "Motion"
STEP 7 Basic V10.5

STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Glossary
Address
Designation of a certain address in the input, output or bit memory area of the CPU.
Addressing
Assignment of an address in the user program. Addresses can be assigned specific
operands or ranges of operands. Examples: Input I12.1; memory word MW25.
Automation system
An automation system is a programmable logic controller (PLC) consisting of a central
controller, a CPU, and various input/output modules.
Bit memory
Memory area in the system memory of a CPU. This can be written and read (in bits, bytes,
words, and double words). The bit memory is available to the user to save interim results.
Block
Structures the user program in independent sections. Parts of the user program can be
subdivided into blocks that can be reused at various locations or to make the structure of the
user program more straightforward.
Block parameters
Placeholder within blocks that can be used more than once and that are supplied with
current values when the relevant block is called.
Box
Boxes are program elements with complex functions. The empty box is an exception. You
can use the empty box as a placeholder in which you can select the required operation.
Coil
You can use coils to modify binary operands. Coils can set or reset a binary operand
depending on the signal state of the result of logic operation.

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STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Configuring
"Configuring" is understood to mean arranging, setting and networking devices and modules
within the device or network view. Racks are represented symbolically. Just like "real" racks,
they allow you to plug in a defined number of modules.
Contact
You can use contacts to create or interrupt a current-carrying connection between two
elements. The current is relayed from left to right. You can use contacts to query the signal
state or the value of an operand and control it depending on the result of the current flow.
Control
A control is a process in which the result (output variable) influences a controlled variable by
means of a feeback loop.
CPU
The user program is stored and executed in the central processing unit (CPU) of an
automation system. It contains the operating system, processing unit, and communication
interfaces.
CPU operating system
The operating system organizes all functions and sequences of the CPU that are not
associated with a specific control task.
Cycle time
The cycle time is the time that the CPU requires to execute the user program once.
Cyclic interrupt
Cyclic interrupt OBs serve to start program in periodic time intervals independently of the
cyclic program execution. The start times of a cyclic interrupt OB are specified using the time
base and the phase offset.
Data block (DB)
Block in the user program that is used for storing values or character strings. There are
global data blocks that can be accessed by all code blocks and instance data blocks that are
assigned to a specific FB call.
Data type
Specifies how the value of a tag or constant is to be used in the user program. A tag of the
BOOL data type can, for example, only take the value 1 or 0.

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Function block (FB)
According to IEC 1131-3, a function block is a code block with static data. An FB allows you
to pass parameters in the user program. This makes function blocks ideally suited for
programming frequently recurring complex functions, such as closed-loop control or
operating mode selection. Because a function block has a memory (instance data block), its
parameters can be accessed at any time and at any point in the user program.
HMI device
Screen device for displaying the status, progress and operation of the user program.
I/O field
The I/O field is an input and output field that serves for displaying and changing the tag
values.
Input
Memory area in the system memory of the CPU (process image input) or connection to an
input module.
Instance data block
An instance data block stores the formal parameters and static data of function blocks. An
instance data block can be assigned to an FB call or to a call hierarchy of function blocks.
Library
Collection of elements that can be used more than once.
Modify tags
Using the "modify tags" function, you can modify the tags of a user program and assign
permanent values to individual tags at a specified point during execution of the user
program.
Motion control
Software components for drive control. The motion control instructions control the
technological object "Axis". The technological object "Axis" maps an axis in the PLC and is
suited for activating stepper motors and servomotors with pulse interface.
Network
The program of a block is divided into networks. The networks are used to structure
programs.

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STEP 7 Basic V10.5
Organization block
Organization blocks (OBs) are the interface between the CPU operating system and the user
program. The order in which the user program executes is specified in organization blocks.
Output
Memory area in the system memory of the CPU (process image of outputs) or connection to
an output module.
PID controller
The PID controller continuously detects the measured actual value of the controlled variable
within a control loop and compares this with the desired setpoint. The PID uses the resulting
control deviation to calculate a controller output that adjusts the controlled variable (i.e. the
variable that is to be controlled) as quickly and smoothly as possible to the setpoint.
PLC
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are electronic controllers whose functionality is
stored as a program on the control device. The installation and wiring of the device do not
therefore depend on the function of the PLC. A PLC is made up of at least one power supply
module, one CPU, and input and output modules.
PLC tag table
A table used to define tags valid in the entire CPU.
Process image
The signal states of the digital input and output modules are stored on the CPU in a process
image. A distinction is made between the process image input (PII) and the process image
output (PIQ).
The process image output (PIQ) is transferred by the operating system to the output
modules before the execution of the user program and before the reading of the process
image input.
The process image input (PII) is read from the input modules by the operating system before
the user program is started.
Program
A program solves a self-contained control task. It is assigned to a programmable module and
can be structured in smaller units, for example blocks.
Programming device
A compact version of a personal computer designed specially for industrial use. A
programming device (PG) is completely equipped for programming SIMATIC automation
systems.

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Programming language
A programming language is used to create user programs and provides a defined language
subset for this purpose in the form of graphical or textual instructions. These instructions are
entered by the user with an editor and then compiled into an executable user program.
PTO
Abbreviation for "Pulse Train Output". Some CPUs, such as the S7-1200, can generate
quick pulse trains via the outputs, which are used to control the motion control operations.
Runtime
The runtime software executes the project in process mode and allows processes to be
operated and monitored.
Subnet
A subnet includes all the network devices interconnected without gateways. It can include
repeaters.
Tag
A tag is made up of an address and a symbolic name that is generally used multiple times in
the project. The address (for example, of an input or bit memory) is used in communication
with the automation system. Tags are used to perform a change of address (for an input, for
example) centrally instead of throughout the entire user program.
Target system
Automation system on which the user program runs.
Watch table
The purpose of the watch table is to assemble the tags from the user program that are to be
monitored, modified, and/or forced.

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