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Table of contents
1 Goal ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Requirement ......................................................................................................................... 4
4 Theory .................................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Operator control and display elements of the CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP .......................................6
4.2.1 Front view of the CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP with integrated display ..........................................6
4.2.3 Operator control and connection elements of the CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP
behind the front flap ..........................................................................................................7
4.3 SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional V14 (TIA Portal V14) programming software .....................9
4.3.6 Downloading a firmware update from the SIEMENS Support website .............................. 21
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2 Requirement
No prerequisites have to be met for successful completion of this chapter.
3 SIMATIC S7-1500 controller, e.g. CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP – Firmware V1.6 or higher
with memory card
2 SIMATIC STEP 7
1 Engineering station Professional (TIA Portal)
V14 or higher
4 Ethernet connection
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4 Theory
4.1 SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system
The SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system is a modular controller system for the middle to upper
performance range.
A comprehensive range of modules is available to optimally adapt the system to the automation
task.
SIMATIC S7-1500 is the next generation of the SIMATIC S7-300 and S7-400 automation systems
with the following new performance features:
The S7-1500 controller consists of a power supply ①, a CPU with integrated display ② and input
and output modules for digital and analog signals ③. The modules are mounted on a mounting
rail with integrated DIN rail profile ④. If necessary, communications processors and function
modules for special tasks such as stepper motor control are also used.
④
②
③
①
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4.2 Operator control and display elements of the CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP
The figure below shows the operator control and display elements of a CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP.
The arrangement and number of elements differ from this figure for other CPUs.
4.2.1 Front view of the CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP with integrated display
1) LED displays for the current operating mode and diagnostic status of the CPU
2) Display
3) Control keys
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4.2.3 Operator control and connection elements of the CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP
behind the front flap
1) LED displays for the current operating mode and diagnostic status of the CPU
2) Display connection
3) Slot for the SIMATIC memory card
4) Mode selector
5) LED displays for the 3 ports of PROFINET interfaces X1 and X2
6) MAC addresses of the interfaces
7) Display connection
8) Slot for the SIMATIC Memory Card
9) Mode selector
10 LED displays for the 3 ports of PROFINET interfaces X1 and X2
11) MAC addresses of the interfaces
Note: The hinged front cover with the display can be removed and inserted during operation.
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A SIMATIC Micro Memory Card (MC) is used as the memory module for the CPUs. This is a
preformatted memory card that is compatible with the Windows file system. It is available with
various storage capacities and can be used for the following purposes:
- Transportable data storage medium
- Program card
- Firmware update card
For operation of the CPU, the MMC must be inserted because the CPUs have no integrated load
memory. A commercially available SD card reader is needed to write/read the SIMATIC memory
card with the programming device or PC. This allows files to be copied directly to the SIMATIC
memory card using Windows Explorer, for example.
Note: It is recommended that the SIMATIC Memory Card only be removed or inserted when the
CPU is in the POWER OFF state.
STOP STOP mode The CPU is not executing the user program
MRES Memory reset Position for the memory reset of the CPU
You can also use the button on the CPU operator panel of the SIMATIC STEP 7
Professional V14 software in Online & Diagnostics to switch the operating mode (STOP or RUN).
The operator panel also contains an MRES button for performing a memory reset and displays
the status LEDs of the CPU.
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- SIMATIC S7-1200
- SIMATIC S7-300
- SIMATIC S7-400
- SIMATIC WinAC
SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional provides the following functions for plant automation:
- Programming
- Testing, commissioning and service with operational/diagnostic functions
- Documentation
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® Users can specify their own default settings for certain settings in the TIA Portal. A few
important settings are shown here.
® In the project view, select the ® "Options" menu and then ® "Settings".
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® One basic setting is the selection of the user interface language and the language for the
program display. In the curriculums to follow, "English" will be used for both settings.
® Under ® "General" in "Settings", select "User interface language ® English" and "Mnemonic
® International".
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You need a TCP/IP connection in order to upgrade the CPU of a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller
from the PC, the programming device or a laptop.
It is important that the IP addresses of both devices match for the computer and SIMATIC
S7-1500 to communicate with each other via TCP/IP.
First, we will show you how to set the IP address of a computer with the Windows 10 operating
system.
® Select the network icon in the taskbar at the bottom and click ® "Network settings".
® In the network settings window that opens, click ® "Ethernet" and then on ® "Change
adapter options".
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® Select the desired ® "LAN Connection" that you want to use to connect to the controller and
click ® "Properties".
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® You can now use the following IP address, for example ® IP address: 192.168.0.99 and enter
the following ® subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Accept the settings. (® "OK" )
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Before a firmware update of the CPU can be performed, set the IP address of the
SIMATIC S7-1500 correctly so that the programming device can reach the CPU via TCP
(IP communication). The IP address of the SIMATIC S7-1500 is set as follows.
® Double-click the Totally Integrated Automation Portal to select it. ( ® TIA Portal V14)
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® In the project tree under ® "Online access", select the network adapter that was set
previously. If you click ® "Update accessible devices", you will see the IP address (if
previously set) or the MAC address (if IP address not yet assigned) of the connected
SIMATIC S7-1500. Select ® "Online & Diagnostics".
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® Under ® "Functions", you now find the ® "Assign IP address" item. Enter the following IP
address here (example): ® IP address: 192.168.0.1 ® Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Next,
click ® "Assign IP address" and this new address will be assigned to your SIMATIC S7-1500.
® If the IP address was not successfully assigned, you will receive a message in the ® "Info"
window under ® "General".
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If the IP address could not be assigned, the program data on the CPU must be deleted. This is
accomplished in two steps: ® "Format memory card" and ® "Reset to factory settings".
® First, select the ® "Format memory card" function and press the ® "Format" button.
® Confirm the prompt asking if you really want to format the memory card with ® "Yes".
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® Before you can reset the CPU, you must wait until the formatting of the CPU has finished.
Afterwards, you must select ® "Update accessible devices" and ® "Online & Diagnostics" of
your CPU again. To reset the controller, select the ® "Reset to factory settings" function and
then ® "Delete IP address" and click ® "Reset".
® Confirm the prompt asking if you really want to reset the module with ® "Yes".
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® Once the CPU has been reset, click ® "Update accessible devices" again. The MAC address
of the connected SIMATIC S7-1500 can now be seen. Select ® "Assign IP address" under
® "Functions" in ® "Online & Diagnostics". Enter the following IP address here (example): IP
address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click "Assign IP address" and this new
address will be assigned to your SIMATIC S7-1500.
® You will receive a message regarding successful transfer of parameters in the ® "Info" ®
"General" window.
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You can download current firmware updates free of charge from the Industry Online Support of
SIEMENS AG.
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® In "Searching for product information", enter the CPU for which you need a firmware update.
For example:® "S7-1500 CPU1516F"
® Under "Filter criteria for entries" select the "Entry type" ® "Download" and click the entry with
firmware updates for your CPU and the associated display in the selection list.
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® Various updates are offered in the next window. Select the update for your CPU that is
recommended for the upgrade.
® If you have not already registered, do so in the next window. (® "Yes I would like to register
now"), or if already registered – log in with your "Login" and "Password". (® "Login")
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® Enter the requested data for the registration, select the option "Download of export restricted
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® Return to the login. After login you can save the firmware update on your computer.
(® "Save as")
® Enter the desired memory location on your computer and click ® "Save".
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® Back on the Industry Online Support website of SIEMENS AG, you can select the firmware
update for your display. Select the update recommended for the upgrade. You can then save
the firmware update on your computer. (® "Save as")
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® Enter the desired memory location on your computer and click ® "Save".
® Click the downloaded compressed files for your CPU and the display in Windows Explorer
and select ® "Extract All" for each compressed file.
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The files with the firmware update can be imported into the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU as follows.
® In the project tree under ® "Online access", select the network adapter that was set
previously. If you click ® "Update accessible devices", you will see the IP address of the
connected SIMATIC S7-1500. Select ® "Online & Diagnostics". Under the "General" menu
item, you can check the current firmware in your CPU in "Diagnostics".
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® Select the previously downloaded and extracted firmware file ® "6ES7 ***-*****-****.upd" on
your computer and click ® "Open".
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® The following dialog indicates whether your firmware file is compatible with your CPU. Now
start the update. (® "Run update")
® The progress of the update and its successful completion are indicated with the following
dialogs. Click ® "OK" to confirm.
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Once the firmware of the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU has been updated, it is advisable to update the
firmware of the display.
® In the project tree under ® "Online access", select the network adapter that was set
previously. If you click ®"Update accessible devices", you will see the IP address of the
connected SIMATIC S7-1500. Select ® "Online & Diagnostics" here. In the ®"Functions"
menu, change to ® "Firmware update" ® "Display". In the ®"Firmware loader" sub-item,
click ®"Browse".
® Select the previously downloaded and extracted firmware file ® "6ES7 ***-*****-****.upd" on
your computer and click ® "Open".
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® The following dialog indicates whether your firmware file is compatible with your display. Now
start the update. (® "Run update")
® The progress of the update and its successful completion are indicated with the following
dialogs. Click ® "OK" to confirm.
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5 Additional information
You can find additional information as an orientation aid for initial and advanced training, for
example, Getting Started, videos, tutorials, apps, manuals, programming guidelines and trial
software/firmware, at the following link:
siemens.com/sce/s7-1500
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