SIWAREX® FTC Getting Started

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Contents

Preface 1
Getting Started for SIWAREX FTC Scope of Delivery 2
solid flow meter
Overview 3
Information Operator Info 4
Project Installation 5
Technical Data 6

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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 PREPARATIONS FOR THE GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE ........................................................... 1-1
1.3 REQUIRED BASIC KNOWLEDGE ................................................................................................. 1-1
1.4 FURTHER SUPPORT .................................................................................................................... 1-1
2 Scope of Delivery .................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1 SYSTEM PREREQUISITES ............................................................................................................ 2-2
3 Overview................................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2 BENEFITS................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 APPLICATION RANGE ................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.4 STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.6 COMMISSIONING- AND SERVICE WITH SIWATOOL FTC_L..................................................... 3-7
4 Operator Info.......................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 4-8
4.2 START SCREEN .......................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 FLOW RATE VIEW ...................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.4 MENUE .....................................................................................................................................4-10
4.5 SERVICE AREA ..........................................................................................................................4-10
4.6 BASIC PARAMETER ...................................................................................................................4-15
4.7 SOLID FLOW METER ..................................................................................................................4-16
4.8 MEANING OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ..........................................................................................4-18
5 Project Installation .............................................................................................................. 5-21
5.1 COMMAND GROUPS..................................................................................................................5-21
5.2 PROGRAM INSTALLATION IN STEP7.........................................................................................5-21
5.3 COMMAND MANAGER FC30 ....................................................................................................5-21
5.4 CALL FOR SIWAREX FTC ......................................................................................................5-22
5.5 ALARMS ...................................................................................................................................5-23
5.6 CONFIGURING WITH PROTOOL .................................................................................................5-24
5.7 PROGRAM INSTALLATION IN PROTOOL ....................................................................................5-24
5.7.1 Planning another CPU ....................................................................................................5-24
5.7.2 Planning another TP/OP .................................................................................................5-24
6 Technical Data ..................................................................................................................... 6-25
6.1 PROGRAM SCOPE ......................................................................................................................6-25
6.2 CYCLE TIME .............................................................................................................................6-25

Bilder
FIGURE 3-1 STRUCTURE OF GETTING STARTED, MESSAGING BASED ON ALARM_S .. 3-5
FIGURE 3-2 STRUCTURE OF GETTING STARTED, BIT MESSAGING SYSTEM................... 3-6
FIGURE 3-3 INITIAL COMMISSIONING WITH SIWATOOL FTC_L ....................................... 3-7
FIGURE 4-1 OPERATING AND MONITORING A SOLID FLOW METER ................................ 4-9
FIGURE 4-2 TOTALIZER VIEW..................................................................................................... 4-9
FIGURE 4-3 FUNCTION SELECTION - MENUE.........................................................................4-10
FIGURE 4-4 FUNCTION SELECTION FOR SERVICE ................................................................4-10
FIGURE 4-5 SETTINGS ON THE TOUCH PANEL ......................................................................4-11
FIGURE 4-6 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 1.............................................................................................4-11
FIGURE 4-7 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 2.............................................................................................4-12
FIGURE 4-8 SCALE ADJUSTMENT PAGE 3 ...............................................................................4-12
FIGURE 4-9 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 4.............................................................................................4-13
FIGURE 4-10 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 5.............................................................................................4-13
FIGURE 4-11 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 6.............................................................................................4-14
FIGURE 4-12 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 7.............................................................................................4-14

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FIGURE 4-13 ADJUSTMENT PAGE 8.............................................................................................4-15

FIGURE 4-14 BASIC PARAMETERS PAGE 1................................................................................4-15
IGURE 4-15 BASIC PARAMETERS PAGE 2................................................................................4-16
FIGURE 4-16 SOLID FLOW METER PAGE 1 ...............................................................................4-16
FIGURE 4-17 SOLID FLOW METER PAGE 2 ...............................................................................4-17
FIGURE 4-18 SOLID FLOW METER PAGE 3 ...............................................................................4-17
FIGURE 4-19 SOLID FLOW METER PAGE 4 ...............................................................................4-18
FIGURE 5-1 CALLING THE FC COMMAND MANAGER..........................................................5-22
FIGURE 5-2 CALLING THE FC COMMAND MANAGER..........................................................5-22
FIGURE 5-3 CALLING THE SCALE IN OB1................................................................................5-23

Tabellen
TABLE 6-1 REQUIRED MEMORY ..............................................................................................6-25
TABLE 6-2 CYCLE TIME .............................................................................................................6-25

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 Preface

1 Preface

1.1 Purpose of the Information

This information contains all information required for setting the system up with
SIWAREX FTC Getting Started.

1.2 Preparations for the Getting Started software

Additionally for the function block FB43, scale-DB and vector-DB there is a
demo-software showing the setup work required for the SIWAREX FTC in
SIMATIC S7. This demo-software may be changed, copied or expanded. Any
claims resulting from the use of the demo-software are excluded.

1.3 Required Basic Knowledge

In order to understand the product information, certain knowledge concerning the

SIMATIC automation technology and SIWARIX FTC is required. Knowledge of
solid flow meters is also an asset.

1.4 Further Support

Do you have more questions concerning the use of SIWAREX FTC? Then please
contact your Siemens representative in the office or business location that is
responsible for your area or technical support for SIWAREX Tel.: +49 (0)721 595
2811.
Updated information on SIWAREX Weighing Technology can be found on the
respective Internet Site.
http://www.siwarex.com

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 Scope of Delivery

2 Scope of Delivery

2.1 System Prerequisites

The project is setup for the CPU 315 and Touch Panel TP270, and therefore
consists of two components:
- STEP7 Software for the SIMATIC CPU 315
- ProTool software for the TP270.
Both parts can be used with other devices:
- STEP7 software with all CPUs of series S7-300 and S7-400.
- ProTool software can be converted into devices TP/OP/MP 270/370.
The messaging system based on ALARM_S or the bit message system is also
used. In this way the messages from SIWAREX FTC are displayed to the operator.
For configuration you need the basic equipment additionally - the configuration
package SIWAREX FTC for SIMATIC S7 (order number 7MH4900-3AK02). This
configuration package consists of the following:
- SIWATOOL FTC commissioning program for Windows
- Set-up for the installation of the module in the SIMATIC Manager hardware
catalog
- Getting started software for operating the SIWAREX FTC in SIMATIC S7
- Device manuals in several languages
- Set-up for PCS7 Library (configuration package for PCS7 only)

The system prerequisites for using SIWAREX Getting Started:

- SIMATIC STEP7 Version 5.4 and higher

- ProTool Version 6.0 SP3 and higher

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Overview

3 Overview

3.1 General

SIWAREX FTC FTC (Flexible Technology Continuous Weighing) is a flexible

weighing module for continuous weighing scales and solid flow meter.
The function module (FM) SIWAREX FTC is integrated in SIMATIC and uses all
features of the modern automation system such as integrated communication,
diagnostics system and project planning tools to its advantage.
The functionality of the SIWAREX FTC includes the non-automatic scale (Non
automatic weighing instrument conforming with OIML R-76), force measurement,
belt scale, loss-in-weight scales and solid flow meter.
The SIWAREX FTC Getting Started software supports starting the setup of
applications. Using the SIMATIC HMI control unit e.g. TP270, the module can be
controlled by the operator. The software is open and provided with commentary, so
that the user can change the software, expand it and easily modify it according to
customer wishes.

3.2 Benefits

SIWAREX Getting Started has many advantages:

o Complete solutions for a solid flow meter
o open and prepared for project-specific extensions
o SIWAREX FTC – integrated messages through ALARM_S or bit messaging

3.3 Application Range

SIWAREX FTC Getting Started is the optimal solution anywhere that direct
measuring technology integration in the automation system is advantageous. Flow
rate measurement is then a component of complex processes which are controlled
by the automation system.

3.4 Structure

The project is made up of two parts:

- STEP7 software for the SIMATIC CPU
- ProTool project (integrated in SIMATIC Manager)

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 The messaging system is also used. In this way the messages from SIWAREX
FTC are displayed to the operator. In this message system (FB1, FC1) the
messages are generated on the basis of ALARM S or via the bit message system
using FC2.
Of course the customer can replace the message system with his own message
system.

3.5 Function

The measuring procedure is completely run from the SIWAREX - module as if in

separately constructed electronics. The integration in SIMATIC enables the
progress of the measuring procedure to be influenced directly from the PLC
program however. This way, there is sensible task distribution: the extremely fast
measuring functions are handled in SIWAREX-FTC, the latching and signal linking
is done in the PLC.
SIWAREX FTC Getting Started takes over the job of a standardized sequencing
program in the SIMATIC S7. In SIWAREX FTC Getting Started, the SIWAREX - FB
is called, the commands and set values are handed onto the module
corresponding to the process status and the measuring data is prepared for the
visualization.
.

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Figure 3-1 Structure of Getting Started, messaging based on ALARM_S

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Figure 3-2 Structure of Getting Started, bit messaging system

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3.6 Commissioning- and Service with SIWATOOL FTC_L

SIWATOOL FTC_L is part of the scope of delivery of the configuration package

SIWAREX FTC for SIMATIC S7 (order number 7MH4900-3AK02). To perform the
commissioning, the program must first be installed on a PC. The PC and
SIWAREX FTC are connected by the cable provided as an accessory.
Since not all SIWAREX FTC parameters can be set with SIWAREX Getting
Started, the initial commissioning is handled with a PC and the SIWATOOL FTC
program.

Figure 3-3 Initial commissioning with SIWATOOL FTC_L

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4 Operator Info

4.1 General

The description for the operator should describe the operation and monitoring of
the measuring installation. The description corresponds with the current status of
the SIWAREX FTC Getting Started software.
The descriptions of the individual parameters and functions are in the SIWAREX
FTC manual and are not explained individually with the individual images from
SIWAREX FTC Getting Started.
All of the available images are indicated in this product info.

4.2 Start Screen

The program starts immediately with the view of flow rate value (start view). The
start screen can be defined with another image with a customer logo.

4.3 Flow rate view

The operator can perform operations and monitoring from the flow rate view image.
In the left-hand part and in the right-hand side of the image, the current status is
shown.
In the center of the image, you will find the main display and in the lower area, the
function actuation buttons (for the touch panel).
The explanation of the function of the buttons is found in chapter: Meaning of the
Function Keys 4.8.

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Figure 4-1 Operating and Monitoring a solid flow meter

Figure 4-2 Totalizer view

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4.4 Menue

In the menue the main activity can be selected.

Figure 4-3 Function selection - Menue

4.5 Service area

In the Service section the screen for system settings with the Touch Panel can be
selected. The display language can also be determined in this system menu. The
English and German languages are available.
The other selection options concern the commissioning.

Figure 4-4 Function selection for service

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Figure 4-5 Settings on the Touch Panel

Figure 4-6 Adjustment page 1

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Figure 4-7 Adjustment page 2

Commisioning the module the solid flow meter operation mode has to be selected.

Figure 4-8 Scale adjustment page 3

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Figure 4-9 Adjustment page 4

Figure 4-10 Adjustment page 5

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Figure 4-11 Adjustment page 6

Figure 4-12 Adjustment page 7

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Figure 4-13 Adjustment page 8

4.6 Basic parameter

The basic parameters are shown on three pages.

Figure 4-14 Basic parameters page 1

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igure 4-15 Basic parameters page 2

4.7 Solid flow meter

The solid flow meter paraemters is defined in several data records.

Figure 4-16 Solid flow meter page 1

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Figure 4-17 Solid flow meter page 2

Figure 4-18 Solid flow meter page 3

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Figure 4-19 Solid flow meter page 4

4.8 Meaning of the Function Keys

The function keys have the following meaning:

Menue for parametrization

Show messages

Delete messages

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Next page

Previous page

Read appropriate data record out of SIWAREX FTC

Send appropriate data record to SIWAREX FTC

Switch service mode on and off

Select the screen for scales adjustment

Previous screen

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5 Project Installation

5.1 Command Groups

The SIWAREX FTC Getting Started software is parametered for operation with a
one solid flow meter. The project is setup for the CPU 315 and TP270.

5.2 Program installation in STEP7

First, the SIWAREX FTC module has to be installed in the HW config. Run the
setup program from the SETUP_FOR_SIMATIC_S7 directory of the planning
package SIWAREX FTC for S7 (order number 7MH4900-3AK02). Afterwards, you
can find the SIWAREX FTC under the FM modules for the S7 300 system.
If you are using the same SIMATIC CPU 315, you an simply load the module from
the project into the CPU. The program can be run immediately afterward.
If you are using a different CPU, the hardware must be planned in the HW_Konfig
first. The CPU 315 must be deleted first and replaced with the new CPU. When
asked whether the program should also be deleted, enter "No".
Then transfer the program modules (FBs, FCs, OBs, DBs but not the SDB) to the
module folder in the new CPU.
If you use AlarmS messaging system you are warned that the message block
(FB1) must be generated again.Generating FB1 is done in the new project in OB1
as follows:
Delete the instancing data block of FB1 (DB1) and call the FB1 again. The
generation of the new message numbers can then take several minutes.

5.3 Command Manager FC30

The commands are controlled by the appropriate function FC30. Using function
FC30 the commands can be executed on the module by three different job slots
with different priorities.
CMD1 has the highest priority, CMD3 the lowest.
Calling the command manager is done in the OB1. The commands are actuated
through various points in the program:

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 - by the operator at OP/TP with priority 2
- by time OB35 with priority 3
Priority 1 is not occupied.

CALL "Fc Execute command" (

iCmdInput := "DB_SCALE".i_CMD_INPUT,
boCmdEnable := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_ENABLE,
boCmdInProgress := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_IN_PROGRESS,
boCmdFinishedOk := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_FINISHED_OK,
boCmdErr := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_ERR,
sCmd_1 := DB21.DBD 40,
sCmd_2 := DB21.DBD 44,
sCmd_3 := DB21.DBD 48);

Figure 5-1 Calling the FC Command Manager

The input variable s_CMD1 contains the command code and the control bits for the
command handling.
If FC30 is used as a Command Manager the commands may not be transferred
directly to SIWAREX FTC by calling the FB43 but by the structure CMD1, CMD2,
CMD3.

s_CMD1 STRUCT Command input 1

i_CMD1_Code INT 0 Command code

bo_CMD1_Trigger BOOL FALSE Command trigger

bo_CMD1_InProgress BOOL FALSE Command in progress

bo_CMD1_FinishedOk BOOL FALSE Command finished ok

bo_CMD1_FinishedError BOOL FALSE Command finished with error

Figure 5-2 Calling the FC Command Manager

5.4 Call for SIWAREX FTC

Calling the FB SIWA_FTC is done in the OB1. The FB is called with the following
parameters:

CALL "SIWA_FTC" , DB 16 (
ADDR := 256,
DB_SCALE := 21,
DB_VECTOR := 20,
CMD_IN := "DB_SCALE".i_CMD_INPUT,
SIM_VAL := "DB_SCALE".r_SIM_VALUE,

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ANA_OUT := "DB_SCALE".r_ANALOG_OUT_VALUE,
DO_FORCE := "DB_SCALE".b_DIG_OUTPUT_FORCE,
TRANSITION := "DB_SCALE".b_Reserve,
CMD_INPR := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_IN_PROGRESS,
CMD_FOK := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_FINISHED_OK,
CMD_ERR := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_ERR,
CMD_ERR_C := "DB_SCALE".b_CMD_ERR_CODE,
REF_COUNT := "DB_SCALE".b_INFO_REFRESH_COUNT,
PROC_VAL1 := "DB_SCALE".r_PROCESS_VALUE1,
PROC_VAL2 := "DB_SCALE".dw_PROCESS_VALUE2,
SC_STATUS := "DB_SCALE".dw_SCALE_STATUS,
ERR_MSG := "DB_SCALE".bo_ERR_MSG,
ERR_MSG_TYPE := "DB_SCALE".b_ERR_MSG_TYPE,
ERR_MSG_C := "DB_SCALE".b_ERR_MSG_CODE,
FB_ERR := "DB_SCALE".bo_FB_ERR,
FB_ERR_C := "DB_SCALE".b_FB_ERR_CODE,
START_UP := "DB_SCALE".bo_START_UP_IN_PROGRESS,
CMD_EN := "DB_SCALE".bo_CMD_ENABLE,
ERR_MSG_Q := "DB_SCALE".bo_ERR_MSG_QUIT);

Figure 5-3 Calling the scale in OB1

5.5 Alarms

For AlarmS messaging system:

The alarms for the scale are decoded with the FC1 and passed onto the FB1 for
alarm generation with ALARM_S.
Alarm generation is supported by the systematics of the ALARM_S modules
SFC18 and SFC19. In the indicated scope, the scale messages are monitored.
Monitoring the display word INDW from the scale call using the FB SIWA_FTC
block is not integrated in the "Getting started" package.

! Note
When using the "Getting Started" package, ensure that after removing the display
device e.g. TP270 from the system in online operation, no more alarms are
generated. After connecting the des TP270 to the system again, the SIMATIC CPU
must be started in RUN again.

For bit messaging system:

In the bit messaging system there will be set a bit in the pointer area for each
message. In the ProTool project there ara messages prepared for up to 4 siwarex
modules.

Of course, the user can delete these program sections and use his own message
system.

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5.6 Configuring with ProTool

The software is setup for the display of a scale in TP270.

The conversion to other SIMATIC HMI devices is possible.
ProTool offers a selection of target devices for the conversion.

5.7 Program installation in ProTool

If you are using the CPU 315 and TP270, the program is immediately ready for
operation after loading onto the TP270. When loading via the MPI interface, use
the MPI address=1 for the TP270, for the CPU MPI address=2.

5.7.1 Planning another CPU

If you are using another CPU, the project must be integrated into the new
environment.

Select the controller from the Controllers menu in ProTool and link the controller for
the communication with the OP/TP in the Parameter menu.
Then, activate the Restore symbol in the Edit menu.

In the last step, the project must be loaded to the target OP/TP.

5.7.2 Planning another TP/OP

If another SIMATIC-HMI device is used, the project must be integrated into the new
environment.

After activating the menu for the project conversion, you are presented with a list of
possible target devices. Select the device from the list and perform the conversion.
The following procedures are handled as they are when using a new CPU – see
Planning another CPU 5.7.1.

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6 Technical Data

6.1 Program Scope

For the bit messages system there is less memory required.

OB /FB/FC Approx. 9.5 kB

DB Approx. 4 kB
Program scope ProTool Approx. 430 kB
Table 6-1 Required memory

6.2 Cycle Time

Cycle time example: Approx. 4 msec

CPU315
Table 6-2 Cycle time

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