Application description 03/2013

Communication via the CM

PtP RS232 of the SIMATIC S71500 using Freeport Protocol
SIMATIC S7-1500, CM PtP, SIMATIC MV340

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Table of contents

Table of contents
Warranty and liability................................................................................................... 2
1

Task ..................................................................................................................... 4

Solution............................................................................................................... 5
2.1
2.2

Description of the Freeport Protocol ............................................................... 8

3.1
3.2

Introduction ........................................................................................... 8
Setting the parameters in the TIA Portal V12....................................... 9

Description of the STEP7 Program ................................................................ 11

4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5

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Solution overview ................................................................................. 5

Hardware and software components used........................................... 6

Overview............................................................................................. 11
Operation of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770) ....................................... 13
States and call of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770) ............................... 13
Startup state ..................................................................................... 15
Configuration (Port_Config) state .................................................... 16
Reset receive buffer (Receive_Reset) state .................................... 18
Receive data (Receive_P2P) state .................................................. 19

Configuring the Communication Parameters via TIA Portal ....................... 21

Starting Up the Application ............................................................................ 24

6.1
6.2
6.3

Configuration of the hardware ............................................................ 24

Opening and loading of the STEP 7 project ....................................... 26
Operating the Application ................................................................... 27

Related literature ............................................................................................. 29

History............................................................................................................... 29

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1 Task
2.1 Solution overview

Task

Introduction
This application shows you how to use the serial interface of the SIMATIC S7-1500
automation system.
As an example, the data of a handheld scanner is received via the communication
interface of the automation system and stored in the controller.
Overview of the automation task
The following figure gives an overview of the automation task:
Figure 1-1

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S7-1500
Automation system

S7-1500
Controller:
configuration,
data storage

RS232
Communication interface
Reading
device

Data carrier

Requirements of the automation task

This application is to cover the following requirements:

The application demonstrates the handling of the CM PtP RS232 HF on a

concrete application.

The information of a code (e.g. data matrix code) should be transferred by a

handheld reader via the serial interface to a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller.

The data is to be temporarily stored for further processing.

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2.1 Solution overview

Solution

2.1

Solution overview

Objective of this application

This application shows you how to do the following in a S7-1500 system

configuring the serial interface of the CM (Communication Module) PtP RS232

HF for Freeport. The configuration is performed via the hardware configuration
as well as via instructions.

programming data receipt from the SIMATIC MV340 handheld reader.

The precise functionality of the program is described in chapter 4.

Schematic layout
The following figure gives a schematic overview of the most important components
of the solution:
Figure 2-1

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Engineering sPaPion

STEP7 V12

MV340
CM PPP

RS232

S7-1500

Core topics of this application

The following core points are discussed in this application:

Basics on Freeport(ASCII) protocol

Configuring the hardware environment

Configuring the PtP (Point to Point) interface

Programming the data receipt

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2.2 Hardware and software components used
Advantages of this solution
This application offers you the following advantages:

conveying general information about the Freeport protocol.

Demonstration of the handling of the serial interface of a SIMATIC S7-1500

system.

adjustable sample project for fast creation of own projects.

Software versions from TIA Portal V12

SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs

CM PtP RS232 HF and CM PtP RS232 BA

Validity

Topics not covered by this application

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This application does not contain

a description for operating the MV340. An operating instruction can be found in

the manual to the device (see
\http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/61909865 \).

Introduction to the issue of SCL programming

Basics on TIA Portal V12

Basic knowledge of these topics is assumed.

2.2

Hardware and software components used

This application was generated with the following components:

Hardware components
Table 2-1
Component

Qty.

Ordering number

Note

PM 70W 120/230
AVC

6EP1332-4BA00

CPU 1516-3
PN/DP

6ES7516-3AN00-0AB0

Other CPUs from the S7-1500

spectrum can also be used.

CM PtP RS232
HF

6ES7541-1AD00-0AB0

The CM PtP RS232 BA (6ES7

540-1AD00-0AB0) can also be
used.

SIMATIC MV340

6GF3340-0HT01

Note

If you are using a different hardware than the one in the sample
project, you have to perform the respective changes in the hardware
configuration!

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2.2 Hardware and software components used
Standard software components
Table 2-2
Component
STEP7 V12
(TIA Portal V12)

Qty.
1

Ordering number

Note

6ES7822-1AE02-0YA5

Example files and projects

The following list includes all files and projects used in this example.
Table 2-3
Component

Note

109474684_S71500_CM_PtP_MV340_DOKU_V1_en.pdf

Application Description

109474684_S7-1500_CM_PtP_MV340_CODE_V1.zip

This zip file contains the STEP

7 V12 (TIA) project.

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In the chapter Literature you can find helpful links on the issue.
On the HTML page of the application you can furthermore find a project to connect
the handheld reader MV340 via the CM PtP of an ET 200SP to a S7-300 station.

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3 Description of the Freeport Protocol

3.1 Introduction

Description of the Freeport Protocol

3.1

Introduction
Freeport is a freely programmable, telegram-based protocol which is also known as
ASCII protocol. It controls the data transmission for a point-to-point connection
between the communication module and a communication partner.
The Freeport protocol only includes the bit transmission layer (layer 1).
You can set different parameters for the protocol. You have to specify a large
amount of the parameters separately, for the send and for the receive direction.

Parameter

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The following parameters for the connection can be set for the sending of data via
the Freeport protocol:

Data transmission rate (in baud)

Bits per character

Parity

Stop bits

Flow control

Operating mode

The parameters below can be set separately, for the receive and the send direction
each:

Break before telegram start

Specifying a send break (idle line)

Specifying the start of the message (preamble)

Specifying the end of the message (postamble)

Character delay time

According to the settings, the CM will recognize the start and the end of a telegram.
An extensive list with description of the parameters of the Freeport protocol can be
found in the Configurations for Point-to-Point Connections manual (see Literature
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3.2 Setting the parameters in the TIA Portal V12

3.2

Setting the parameters in the TIA Portal V12

The parameters for the Freeport communication can be set in the Properties of
the inspector window of the CM PtP.

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Figure 3-1

Make sure that the communication partner of the CM PtP (in this application
example the handheld reader MV340) is suitably configured to your settings.
Instructions for Freeport
Additionally or alternatively to the settings in the hardware configuration (see
Figure 3-1) the following three instructions are provided. These instructions
overwrite the settings of the hardware configuration.

Port_Config
You can change the RS232 port parameters, such as, for example, the data
transmission rate in running operation with the Port_Config (port configuration)
instruction from the user program.

Receive_Config
You can change the serial receive parameters in running operation with the
Receive_Config (receive configuration) instruction. This instruction configures
the conditions that identify the start and the end of the received data.

Send_Config
You can change the serial transmission parameters in the user program in
running operation with the Send_Config (send configuration) instruction. This
instruction configures the start and end identifier that are sent with a telegram.

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3.2 Setting the parameters in the TIA Portal V12
In order to receive or send data from a serial terminal device, use the following
instructions:

Receive_P2P
The Receive_P2P instruction (receiving data via a point-to-point connection)
checks the telegrams that have been received in the CM. If a telegram is
available, it is transferred from the CM to CPU.

Send_P2P
The Send_P2P instruction (sending point-to-point data) starts the transmission
of data and transfers the content of the assigned buffer to the communication
module.

If your serial terminal device uses secondary signals, you can set them and read
them out with the following instructions, provided automatic operation is not
configured:
Signal_Set

Signal_Get

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4.1 Overview

Description of the STEP7 Program

4.1

Overview

Functions
The S7 program realizes the following functions:

Initializing parameters used

Configuring point-to-point connection of the CM PtP (Port_Config)

Deleting the receive buffer of the CM PtP (Receive_Reset)

Receiving the data of the MV340 from the CM PtP (Receive_P2P) and storage
in a ring buffer

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The functions are encapsulated in the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770) and are

successively processed in a sequence (compare chapter 4.2).

Schematic layout
Figure 4-1 shows the program structure of the STEP7 project.
Figure 4-1

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4.1 Overview
Blocks and instructions
The following blocks and instructions are used in the STEP7 project:
Table 4-1
OB1

Main

Calls the FB PtP_Freeport and transmits the

hardware identifier of the CM.
You have to adjust this call, if you have a
different hardware identifier in your
configuration.

OB100

Startup

Sets the communication parameters in

DB Port_Config_Settings when restarting the
program.

FB770

PtP_Freeport

The FB PtP_Freeport encapsulates the

instructions Port_Config, Receive_Reset and
Receive_P2P.

DB770

PtP_Freeport_DB

Instance DB of FB PtP_Freeport

DB771

Port_Config_Settings

DB772

buffer_ptp

Includes the communication parameter for

Port_Config.
You can perform changes of the
communication settings via a change of the
start parameters (see chapter 5).
Includes the ring buffer of the program. This
is where the data from the receive buffer is
stored in order to be able to keep it for
longer.

Instruction:
FB610

Port_Config

Configuration of the serial interface of the

CM PtP.

Instruction:
FB617

Receive_Reset

Delete receive buffer of the CM PtP.

Instruction:
FB614

Receive_P2P

Store data from the CM PtP in receive buffer

of the CPU.

Instruction:
FB1001

R_TRIG

Detects a positive edge of the input.

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Program call

Description/classification

In-house development

Symbolic name

System blocks

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4.2 Operation of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770)

4.2

Operation of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770)

4.2.1

States and call of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770)

States
FB770 fulfils the following tasks:

Initializing the parameters

Configuring the point-to-point connection

Deleting the receive buffer in the communication module

Receiving data from the communication module and storage in a ring buffer

This functionality has been realized as a simple sequence with the following states:

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Figure 4-2

New start
INIT

Init = OK

Wait for
Data

Reset =
DONE

Configuration =
DONE

A precise description of the individual states can be found in chapter 4.2.2 Startup
state.

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4.2 Operation of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770)
Call and parameters
The figure shows the call interface of FB PtP_Freeport (FB770). The parameters
are described in Table 4-2.

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Figure 4-3

Table 4-2
Parameter
PORT

Type
IN
UInt

Note

The value of the Port IN parameter is the hardware

identifier of the CM.
The hardware identifier that is in the properties of the
CM which is used as input value for the Port
parameter.

INIT

IN
Bool

If the edge is positive, the Startup state is introduced.

DONE

OUT
Bool

If new data is stored in the ring buffer, DONE =TRUE is the

case for one cycle.

ERROR

OUT
Bool

If an error is pending in the block, ERROR=TRUE is set.

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Parameter

4.2.2

Type

Note

STATUS

OUT
DWOR
D

Specifies values to evaluate the pending error.

Setup:
16#0001_xxxx : Status of the Port_Config instruction
16#0002_xxxx: Status of the Receive_Reset instruction
16#0004_xxxx: Status of the Receive_P2P instruction

STATE

OUT
Int

Shows the state of the user program (see Figure 4-2).

RING_PLACE

OUT
Int

Shows the location where the telegram last received was

written in the ring buffers (in byte).

LENGTH

OUT
UInt

Shows the length (in byte) of the telegram last received.

Startup state

Overview

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The Startup state is introduced by calling the FB PtP_Freeport in OB1 once.

The Startup state is also triggered by a positive edge of the
Port_Config_Settings.User_Init variable.
In this state the parameters required for the program sequence are initialized.
Description
The following parameters are initialized:

The control inputs of the Port_Config, Receive_Reset instructions.

The internal program variables, such as, for example, the current state of the
program and the current position in the ring buffer.

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4.2.3

Configuration (Port_Config) state

Overview
The FB770 is in the Configuration state due to the initialization in Startup state
and the setting of the internal "PtP_Freeport_DB".navi.state = "Configuration"
variable.
In this state the Port_Config instruction for setting the communication parameters
of the point-to-point connection is called.
Note

The call of Port_Config is optional and overwrites the settings of the hardware
configuration. If you want to change your communication settings dynamically,
use the Port_Config instruction for this purpose.

Program code

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Figure 4-4

2.

1.

3.

4.

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4.2 Operation of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770)
Description
The following step table describes the program code:
Table 4-3

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No
.

Step

Note

1.

The configuration job is triggered via a

positive edge of the REQ input.

It is recommended to call the instruction once with

REQ=0 in order to definitely create a positive edge at
the input.

2.

The value of the Port parameter is

transferred by you to the FB PtP_Freeport
as INPUT.

The value can be found in the inspector window of

the CM PtP (see Table 4-2).

3.

The table on the right lists the parameters

of Port_Config that are used by the user
program.
The values listed adjust the interface of
the CM to the default communication
settings of the handheld reader MV340
(see manual
\http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/vi
ew/en/61909865 \ chapter 4
Communications).
Note!
To change the communication settings,
please note chapter 5.

4.

Parameter

Value

PROTOCOL 0 (Freeport)

Note
Protocol

BAUD

9 (57.6k baud rate) Data transmission

rate of the port

PARITY

1 (no parity bit)

Parity of the port

DATABITS

1 (eight data bits)

Bits per character

STOPBITS

2 (2 stop bits)

Stop bits

FLOWCTRL 1 (no data flow

control)

Flow control

MODE

Operating mode

0 (Full duplex
RS232)

The outputs ERROR and STATUS can

be used for evaluation. Detailed
information on the values that STATUS
can assume, can be found in the help of
the TIA Portal.
The DONE output shows that the
configuration job was successful and in
this example, triggers the next step.

Note

Receive_Config can optionally change other parameters. Receive_Config is not

used in this example since its default parameters match the default settings of
the handheld reader MV340.

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4.2 Operation of the FB PtP_Freeport (FB770)

4.2.4

Reset receive buffer (Receive_Reset) state

Overview
If the DONE output of Port_Config shows that the configuration job has been
completed, the reset receive buffer state is triggered.
The receive buffer is reset, in the event that there is already data in the receive
buffer of the CM PtP.
Program code
Figure 4-5

1.

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2.

3.

Description
The following step table describes the program code:
Table 4-4
No.

Step

Note

1.

The REQ input triggers the deleting of

the receive buffer in the CM PtP through
a positive edge.

It is recommended to call the instruction

once with REQ=0 in order to definitely
create a positive edge at the input

2.

The value of the Port parameter is

transferred by you to the FB
PtP_Freeport as INPUT.
The value can be found in the inspector
window of the CM PtP (see Table 4-2).

3.

The DONE output shows that the

resetting was successful and in this
example, triggers the next step.

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4.2.5

Receive data (Receive_P2P) state

Overview
FB770 goes to the Receive data state once the receive buffer of the
communication module was deleted. As a result, the initialization steps are ended
and the Receive data state is processed cyclically.
The Receive data state is split the following way:

Waiting for data from the CM PtP RS232 HF (Receive_P2P)

Picking up data from the CM (Receive_P2P)

Storing data in the ring buffer

Picking up of data program code

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Figure 4-6

1.

2.
3.

Description of Picking up of data

The following step table describes the program code:
Table 4-5
No.

Step

4.

The value of the Port parameter is

transferred by you to the FB PtP_Freeport as
INPUT.
The value can be found in the inspector
window of the CM PtP (see Table 4-2).

5.

As soon as data from the serial terminal

device has been received in the CM, the
instruction will write this data in the BUFFER
input of the 256 byte array.
From this receive buffer the data is saved in
the ring buffer once it has been successfully
transferred.

6.

Note

Note!
The CM PtP RS232 HF can
receive telegrams of a length of
up to 4kByte.

The outputs ERROR and STATUS can be

used for evaluation. Detailed information on
the values that STATUS can assume, can be
found in the help of the TIA Portal.
In the event that the array is too small for the
received data (ERROR = 1 and STATUS =
0x8088), the program will go to the Reset
receive buffer state.

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Program code Storing of data
Figure 4-7

1.
2.

.
.

3.

Description of Storing of data

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The following step table describes the program code:

No.

Step

Note

7.

NDR=TRUE shows that data has been

written in the Recv_Buffer receive
buffer.

8.

The program writes the number of bytes

that are displayed on the LENGTH
output from the receive buffer to the ring
buffer.
The new data is stored in the ring buffer
directly after the data last received.

DB2 buffer_ptp has been created for the

ring buffer that can accommodate a
data volume of 1024 byte.

9.

The end identifier ; that consists of

two bytes, is attached to the received
telegram and a possibly overwritten old
telegram is overwritten with blanks.

Note!
Your telegram last received starts in the
DB buffer_ptp with RING_PLACE
offset and ends with ; or after the
number of LENGTH bytes.

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Configuring the Communication

Parameters via TIA Portal

Requirement
You have to adjust the communication settings of the CM PtP if one of the following
conditions is fulfilled:

You are not using the default settings of the handheld reader SIMATIC MV340

You are using a different distributed I/O device which has different
communication settings than the default settings of the MV340.

You have three options for setting the parameters:

Changing the parameter in DB Port_Config_Settings (DB771).

Adjusting and inserting the respective instructions in FB770.

Changing the hardware configuration.

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Configuring whilst using the DB Port_Config_Settings

If you would like to change the settings of the serial interface via the DB
Port_Config_Settings, proceed as follows:
Table 5-1
No.

Procedure

10.

Adjust the start values of the DB

Port_Config_Settings in OB100 to your
requirements.
For the meaning of the individual
values, use the help function of the TIA
Portal. (help for Port_Config instruction)

11.

Compile your project and load it into the

CPU.

Note

Adjusting and inserting instructions

Three instructions are available to you to adjust the communication settings via the
user program.
Port_Config is already used in the user program:

Port_Config:
Changing of parameters such as data transmission rate via the user program
in running operation.
For this purpose, compare the previous section with the instruction on how to
directly change parameters in the sample project via the DB
Port_Config_Settings.

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If you want to change other parameters, you can insert the following instructions:

Send_Config
Changing the serial transmission parameters via your program. This instruction
configures the conditions that indicate the start and the end of the data to be
sent.

Receive_Config:
Changing the serial receive parameter via your program in running operation.
This instruction configures the conditions that identify the start and the end of
the received data.

For further information, please read the function manual

(see \http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093 \) or the help of the TIA
Portal V12.
Adjusting in the hardware configuration
Table 5-2 shows the configuration of the CM PtP for the default communication
settings of the MV340. You have to adjust these settings individually to your serial
terminal device.
Table 5-2
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No.

Instruction

Note

12.

Open the STEP7 V12 project.

Go to the Device view tab.
This is where you select your
CM PtP and then go to the
property tab in the inspector
window

13.

Navigate to the port

configuration and make the
desired settings.

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No.

Instruction

14.

Via the configuration of message

sending/receiving, you can
adjust parameters such as
message start, breaks and idle
lines.

15.

Delete the Port_Config

instruction from your user
program and add the instruction
on the right to the Configuration
step.

16.

Save your program and load the

hardware configuration in your
CPU.

NOTICE
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Note

If you are calling the blocks Port_Config, Send_Config or Receive_Config in your

user program, they will overwrite the settings made there.

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6.1 Configuration of the hardware

Starting Up the Application

6.1

Configuration of the hardware

Hardware
You require the hardware that is listed in chapter 2.2 Hardware and software
components used.

Structure
Figure 6-1

Engineering station

PS

MV340

CM
S7-1500 PtP

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STEP7 V12
RS232

230V

230V

The table describes the procedure for the hardware setup of the project.
Observe the rules for the set up of a PLC station.
Table 6-1
No.

Procedure

17.

Connect the S7-1500 controller with the CM

PtP via the backplane bus.

18.

Connect your S7-1500 station to a power

supply with 24 volt.

19.

Connect the S7-1500 station via the

PROFINET port to your engineering station.

20.

0Set the IP address of the S7-1500 port via

Note

CPU 1516-3 PN/DP

CM PtP RS232 HF

the display to the IP address used in the

example (192.168.0.1).
The IP address can be set under Settings >
Addresses >X1 (IE/PN) > IP address in the
display.

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6.1 Configuration of the hardware
No.

Procedure

21.

Set the MV340 to the default settings for the

RS232 communication.
For this purpose scan the data matrix code on
the right.

22.

Now save the settings by reading the code on

the right.

23.

Connect the handheld reader MV340 via

RS232 with the CM PtP.

Note

Save settings

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Now you have the hardware setup as can be

seen in Figure 6-1.

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6.2 Opening and loading of the STEP 7 project

6.2

Opening and loading of the STEP 7 project

Retrieving the project

The following table shows you how to open the STEP7 project and how to load it in
your S7-Station.
Table 6-2

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No.

Procedure

1.

Unzip the "67811800_S71500_CM_PtP_MV340_CODE_V1d0.zip " file

to a local folder of your PC.

2.

Navigate into the created folder. Open the

STEP 7-project with double click on the file
S7-1500_CM_PtP_MV340.ap12
Now the project gets opened in TIA Portal.

3.

Make sure that your engineering station is

located in the same subnet as the S7-1500
CPU.
Example:
IP address: 192.168.0.251
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

4.

Compile the project via "S7-1500 > Compile"

or via the respective icon.

Note

In the inspector window the message will

appear that the compilation was performed
successfully.
5.

Load the configuration into your S7-1500 CPU

after error-free compilation via the Download
to device button.
After the download the message will appear
that the download process was completed
successfully.

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6.3 Operating the Application

6.3

Operating the Application

Using the handheld reader

In order to store data from the handheld reader in the CPU you only have to read in
the respective data codes with the hand scanner.
For this purpose, observe the instructions in the manual of the MV340 (see
\http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/61909865 \).
Sample codes
To test the transmission, several sample codes are available. The string included is
always written under the data matrix codes.

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Figure 6-2

ABCDEFGHIJKL

Hello World!

Siemens AG

0123456789

If you would like to send individual data, you can use, for example, code
generators that you can find on the internet.
Example:
http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/identification-systems/en/code-readingsystems/Pages/default.aspx
On the right under "More information > Data Matrix Code Generator"

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6.3 Operating the Application
Information of the Freeport_Overview monitoring table
The Freeport_Overview monitoring table is included in the project. The table below
shows you what information you can find in it. In the table, in the program itself you
can find other comments.
Table 6-3
Variable

Note
Indicates the current status of the
program.

PtP_Freeport_DB".RING_PLACE

Indicates the location (in byte) of

the ring buffers where the last
telegram was stored.

PtP_Freeport_DB".Control.Rcv_Length_save

Shows the length (in byte) of the

telegram last received.

PtP_Freeport_DB".Control.P2P_NDR_save

Shows the status of the telegram

receipt last completed.

PtP_Freeport_DB".Control.P2P_ERROR_save

Shows the status of the last error

message of the receive block.

PtP_Freeport_DB".Control.Config_ERROR_save

Shows the status of the last error

message of the Config block.

PtP_Freeport_DB".Control.Reset_ERROR_save

Shows the status of the last error

message of the Reset block.

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PtP_Freeport_DB".navi.state

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7 Related literature

Related literature
This list is by no means complete and only reflects a selection of suitable
information.
Table 7-1

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Topic

Title

\1\

Link to this
document

http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/109474684

\2\

Siemens Industry
Online Support

http://support.automation.siemens.com

\3\

SIMATIC MV340
Manual

http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/61909865

\4\

CM PtP
Configurations for
Point to Point
Connections

http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057093

\5\

Device manual
Communication
module
CM PtP RS232
HF

http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057160

\6\

Device Manual
Communication
Module
CM PtP RS232
BA

http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59057152

History
Table 8-1
Version

Date

V1.0

27.02.2013

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