Preface, Contents

Introduction 1
SIMATIC HMI
Functionality 2
Touch Panel
TP 170A Commissioning 3

Equipment Manual Operating the TP 170A 4

Operation of Screen Objects 5

System Settings 6

Installation 7

Unit Description 8

Maintenance/Upkeep 9

Operating System Update 10

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Appendices

E
Glossary, Index
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triangle and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:

Warning
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tions are not taken.

Caution
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Note
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particular part of the documentation.

Qualified Personnel
Equipment may be commissioned and operated only by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel within
the meaning of the safety notices in this manual are persons who are authorized to commission, ground
and identify equipment, systems and circuits in accordance with safety engineering standards.

Correct Usage
Note the following:

Warning
! The equipment may be used only for the applications stipulated in the catalog and in the technical descrip-
tion and only in conjunction with other equipment and components recommended or approved by Sie-
mens.
Startup must not take place until it is established that the machine, which is to accommodate this compo-
nent, is in conformity with the guideline 89/392/EEC.
Faultless and safe operation of the product presupposes proper transportation, proper storage, erection
and installation as well as careful operation and maintenance.

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Preface

This manual
The TP 170A equipment manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI documentation. It
provides operation, installation, configuration and system personnel with
information concerning installation, functionality, operation and technical design of
the TP 170A.
An overview of the entire SIMATIC HMI documentation is provided in Appendix E.

Organization of the manual

The TP 170A equipment manual is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter Contents
1-2 Overview of features and functional scope of the TP 170A.
3-6 Commissioning, operation and system settings.
7-9 Mechanical and electrical installation, unit description, as well as
maintenance and upkeep of the TP 170A.
10 Information on the operating system update.
Appendix Technical Data
Interface Assignments
System Messages
ESD Guidelines
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Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
Motor off Text in the operating unit display is presented in this
typewriter font.
Tag Symbolic names representing tag values on the screen are
presented in this italic typewriter font.
Screens Functions available for selection are presented in this italic
font.
ESC The names of keys and buttons are displayed in a different
font.

History
The various releases of this manual correspond to the following versions of the
ProTool configuration software:

Release Comment ProTool version

12/99 First release of the TP 170A equipment From Vers. 5.2
manual.

Trademarks
The following names are registered trademarks of the Siemens AG:
S SIMATICR
S SIMATIC HMIR
S HMIR
S ProToolR
S ProTool/LiteR
S ProTool/ProR
S SIMATIC Multi PanelR
S SIMATIC Multifunctional PlatformR
S MP 270R
S ProAgentR

Other support
In the case of technical queries, please contact the Siemens representatives in the
subsidiaries and branches responsible for your area.

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Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this equipment manual have the following meaning:
AG (PLC) Programmable Logic Controller
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AS 511 Protocol of the PU interface to SIMATIC S5
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescence Lamp
CF Compact Flash
CPU Central Processing Unit
DIL Dual-In-Line
DP Decentralized Periphery
EM Event Message
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EPROM Electric Programmable Read Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Sensitive Device
HMI Human Machine Interface
IF Interface
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
MPI Multipoint Interface (SIMATIC S7)
OP Operator Panel
PC Personal Computer
PLC Programmable Logic Control
PPI Point to Point Interface (SIMATIC S7)
PU Programming Unit
RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
STN Super Twisted Nematic
TP Touch Panel
TTL Transistor–Transistor Logic
A list of all the specialist terms together with their explanations is provided in the
Glossary at the end of this manual.

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Initial Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Recommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3 Download Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.4 Test Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4 Operating the TP 170A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 Operating Touch Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Entering Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3 Operating Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
5 Operation of Screen Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1 Overview of Screen Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Status Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.4 Logging On and Off from the Operating Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
6 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1 Setting an Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1 Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2 Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.2.1 Connect Configuration Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.2.2 Connect PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
8 Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.2 Connection Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3 Communication Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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9 Maintenance/Upkeep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
10 Operating System Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Appendices
A Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
B Interface Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
C System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
D ESD-Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
E SIMATIC HMI Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

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Use of the TP 170A
The TP 170A is the basic touch panel for all SIMATIC S7 CPUs. It is the first touch
panel unit in the SIMATIC HMI product range and is based on the operating system
Microsoft Windows CE.
The TP 170A is suitable for all basic functions. It has an interface which can be used
for both the MPI and the Profibus-DP. The unit memory is designed for smaller
configurations. The objects used for a configuration can be buttons, bar graphs,
graphics and messages.

Area of use of the TP 170A

The TP 170A has been conceived for machine operation and monitoring. It
provides a realistic graphical representation of the machine or system to be
monitored. Its area of use includes implementation in machine and apparatus
construction as well as in the packing and electronics industry.
The high degree of protection (IP65 on the front side) and non-implementation of
moving storage media, such as hard disks and floppy disks, ensure the TP 170A is
also suitable for use in rough industrial environments and directly on site on the
respective machine.
The TP 170A can be installed in switching cabinets and operating consoles.
Due to the fact that the TP 170A is equipped with high performance basic
hardware and has a minimum installation depth means that it fulfills all the
requirements for operation in the vicinity of the machine.

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Easy to operate and observe

The TP 170A enables operating statuses and current process values concerning a
connected PLC to be graphically displayed and the relevant machine or system to
be easily monitored and operated. Display and operation of the TP 170A can be
adapted optimally for the respective process requirements by using the
configuration software ProTool/Lite, ProTool and ProTool/Pro CS (from
Version 5.2).
The TP 170A can be used to:
control and monitor the process intuitively. Setpoint values or control element
settings, for instance, can be modified by entering values or touching configured
buttons;
display processes, machines and systems graphically;
visualize operating and alarm messages and process tags, e.g. in output fields,
bar graphs or trend curves;
intervene directly in the operation by means of the touch-sensitive screen.

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Operating unit configuration (principles)

Graphics, texts and operating and display elements which need to be represented
on the operating unit must first be created on a configuration computer (PC or PU)
using the configuration software. The configuration computer must be connected to
the operating unit in order to download the project to the operating unit (refer to
“Configuration phase” in Figure 1-1).
Once the project has been successfully downloaded, connect the operating unit to
the PLC. The operating unit can then communicate with the PLC and respond
according to the information configured for running the program in the PLC (refer to
“Process control phase” in Figure 1-1).

PC/ PU
Create project data
Configuration phase
Store project data
Test project
Simulate project

Download project data

Operating unit

TP

OP

Connected to PLC
PLC

 
 

Figure 1-1 Configuration and process control phase

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Overview of the TP 170A

Overview: Model TP 170A

Processor Type 32 bit RISC
Clock frequency 66 MHz
Memory Flash EPROM for operating 2 MB
system and configuration
Working memory 8 MB
Software Operating system MicrosoftR WindowsR CE
Interfaces Serial interface to connect PLC, 1 × RS232 (9-pin)
PC/PU 1 × RS422/RS485
Display Type STN LCD/Blue mode
Active screen area 116 × 87 (5.7’’)
(B × H) in mm
Resolution (pixels) 320 × 240
Monochrome 4-level
Back-lighting CCFL tube
Half Brightness Life1) 50,000
approx. (hr)
1) Refer to the Glossary for a definition.

Further information
Detailed information on the technical data of the operating unit is provided in
Appendix A of this manual.
Information on the configuration of the operating unit is provided in the
ProTool Configuring Windows-based Systems user’s guide.
Connection of the operating unit to the PLC is described in the
Communication for Windows-based Systems user’s guide.
New information, for which there was insufficient time to include in the manuals, is
contained in the file [Link] on the SIMATIC ProTool/Pro CD.

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The table below summarizes the functional scope of the operating unit. The values quoted are
the maximum values which can be managed by the operating unit. The values are limited by the
size of the memory used.

Function Comment
Configuration memory Capacity, in kByte 256
Messages Number 100
Display In message display
Type of display First/Last
Message text length 70 characters
Pending message events 16
Process values in message text 8
Message acquisition Time of occurrence Date and time
Screens View 4
Screen objects Output field
Input field
Text
Graphics
Status button
Bar
Message view
Limit value monitoring Inputs/outputs 4
Password protection Passwords 1
Screen settings Contrast 4
Touch calibration 4
Communication SIMATIC S7
MPI (to 1.5 Mbits/s) 4
PROFIBUS-DP 4

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In this chapter
This chapter provides information on:
starting up the operating unit for the first time (Page 3-2)
restarting the operating unit (from Page 3-3)
the options for Download mode (from Page 3-5)
testing a configuration (Page 3-7)

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3.1 Initial Startup

Procedure
When the operating unit is started up for the first time, there is no configuration
loaded. Proceed as follows, observing the sequence, in order to download a
configuration from the configuration computer to the operating unit which is
necessary to put the unit into service:

Step Procedure
1 Connect the interface IF1A (RS232) or IF1B (RS485) on the operating unit to the
configuration computer, according to the setting in the Configuration menu
(Figure 3-2, Page 3-5), using an appropriate standard cable.
2 Switch on the power supply for the operating unit.
Since no configuration has been loaded at this point, the operating unit
automatically switches to Download mode. The operating unit displays the
message Connecting to host until it receives data from the configuration
computer or the button Cancel is pressed.
If the message Connecting to host does not appear, it is possible that the
option for Download mode has been set incorrectly (refer to the note on
Page 3-6).
3 If data is to be transferred via an MPI connection, set the following parameters
on the configuration computer:
OP Address: 1
Transmission rate: 187.5 kBaud
Start the data transfer to the operating unit from the configuration computer.
The configuration computer checks the connection to the operating unit. If the
connection is not available or defective, it issues the corresponding error
message.
If downloading from the configuration computer is interrupted due a compatibility
conflict, please proceed according to the description in the Chapter 10.
If the connection is correct, the configuration is downloaded to the operating unit.
Following successful downloading, the operating unit restarts and displays the
start screen of the configuration that has just been loaded.

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3.2 Recommissioning

Purpose
Following a restart, the configuration in the operating unit is replaced by a different
one. The new configuration is downloaded from the configuration computer to the
operating unit.
The following options are available for downloading a configuration:
Start downloading manually during the operating unit initialization phase
Start downloading automatically while the operating unit is in operation
Start downloading via a correspondingly configured operating element while the
operating unit is in operation (refer to the Chapter 6.1)

Start downloading manually during the operating unit initialization phase

Step Procedure
1 Connect the interface IF1A (RS232) or IF1B (RS485) on the operating unit to the
configuration computer, according to the setting in the Configuration menu
(Figure 3-2, Page 3-5), using an appropriate standard cable.
2 Switch on the power supply for the operating unit.
3 In the operating unit initialization phase, the menu illustrated in Figure 3-1
appears briefly. Touch the Download button to set the operating unit to Download
mode before it is initialized.
The operating unit displays the message Connecting to host until it receives
data from the configuration computer or the button Cancel is pressed.
If the message Connecting to host does not appear, it is possible that the
option for Download mode has been set incorrectly (refer to the note on Page
3-6).
4 If downloading should be performed via an MPI connection, set the OP address
and transmission rate valid for the operating unit on the configuration computer
(refer to the note on Page 3-4).
Start data transfer to the operating unit from the configuration computer.
The configuration computer checks the connection to the operating unit. If the
connection is not available or defective, the configuration computer issues the
corresponding error message.
If downloading from the configuration computer is interrupted due a compatibility
conflict, please proceed according to the description in the Chapter 10.
If the connection is correct, the new configuration is downloaded to the operating
unit. Following successful downloading, the operating unit restarts and displays
the start screen of the configuration that has just been loaded.

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Start downloading automatically when the operating unit is in operation

The operating unit can be switched automatically to Download mode from normal
operation as soon as downloading is started on the connected configuration
computer. This option is especially recommended for the test phase of a new
configuration because the transfer is performed without intervention in the
operating unit. A condition for this is that the following settings are defined in the
Configuration menu (Figure 3-2):
MPI connection:
Option MPI Transfer Enable activated
Option MPI Transfer Remote activated

Serial connection:
Option Serial Transfer Enable activated
Option Serial Transfer Remote activated

A detailed description of the possible settings in the Configuration menu is

provided on Page 3-5.

Note:
The bus parameters (e.g. MPI address, baud rate, etc.) are read out of the
configuration which has been loaded on the operating unit. Important: A new
project with new parameters must initially be loaded on the operating unit with the
old settings (on the configuration computer) because the old parameters apply
here.

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3.3 Download Mode Options

Purpose
The following options can be set for Download mode:
The operating unit can be switched from normal operation to Download mode
automatically as soon as downloading is started on the connected configuration
computer.
Download mode can be restricted to a specific connection type so that
downloading is only performed via a serial or an MPI connection.

Call in the Configuration menu

The options for Download mode can only be set when the operating unit is in its
initialization phase. During the operating unit initialization phase, the Start menu,
illustrated in Figure 3-1 appears briefly. Touch the Config button to call in the
Configuration menu displayed in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-1 TP 170A Start menu

Figure 3-2 Configuration menu

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Define settings
The downloading options defined in the Configuration menu have the following
effects:
Option MPI Transfer Enable
If this option is deactivated, the operating unit does not permit downloading via
an MPI connection (refer to the Note below).
Option MPI Transfer Remote
This option is only available for selection when the MPI Transfer Enable option
is active.
When this option is active, the operating unit automatically switches from
normal operation to Download mode in the case of an MPI transfer from the
configuration computer.
Option Serial Transfer Enable
If this option is deactivated, the operating unit does not permit downloading via
a serial connection (refer to the Note below).
Option Serial Transfer Remote
This option is only available for selection when the Serial Transfer Enable option
is active.
When this option is active, the operating unit automatically switches from
normal operation to Download mode in the case of serial transfer from the
configuration computer.
Use the OK button to confirm the current settings for downloading options. The
Configuration menu is closed and the Start menu illustrated in Figure 3-1 is
displayed.

Note:
If both the options MPI Transfer Enable and Serial Transfer Enable are
deactivated, it is not possible to download a configuration from the configuration
computer to the operating unit.

Exit the Start menu

If no configuration is loaded on the operating unit, it switches to Download mode
automatically after 10 seconds. Touch the Download button to switch the operating
unit to Download mode manually.
If a configuration has already been loaded on the operating unit, it starts it up
automatically after 10 seconds. The configuration can be started manually by
touching the Start button.

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3.4 Test Configuration

Simulation on a configuration computer

A simulator is supplied with the configuration software which can be used to test
your configuration without the necessity of a connection to a PLC. A condition for
this is that the runtime software is installed on the same configuration computer on
which the configuration software is loaded. The runtime software is contained on
the configuration software installation CD.
The simulator is an individual application. It simulates the configuration offline, i.e.
without the necessity of a physical connection to a PLC. The PLC is simulated by
the software.

Start the simulator by clicking on the symbol depicted on the left or by using
the menu command File → Test → Start simulator.
Detailed information on operating the simulator is provided in the ProTool
Configuring Windows-based Systems user’s guide and in the configuration
software online help.
Note:
For the test phase of a configuration, it is recommended to initiate Download mode
from normal operation automatically. Further information is available on Page 3-4.

Test with connected PLC

When a PLC is connected, it is possible to test the communication between the
operating unit and PLC. This test also determines whether the correct data areas
have been configured.
Check the following configuration elements, for example:
messages,
screen selection,
input field.

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In this chapter
This chapter contains information on how to:
operate touch elements (from Page 4-2)
enter values (from Page 4-4)
operate screens (Page 4-6)
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4.1 Operating Touch Elements

Operating concept
The screen is used to observe the operating status of the machine or system being
monitored and, at the same time, to intervene directly in the process running
simply by touching the buttons and input fields displayed.

Definition
Touch elements are contact–sensitive operating elements provided on the touch
panel screen, such as buttons and input fields. Their operation is basically no
different from pressing conventional keys. Touch elements are operated by
touching them lightly with your finger or a suitable object.

Note
Never use pointed or sharp instruments to operate the Touch Panel to prevent
damage to the plastic surface of the touch screen.

Caution
! Never touch more than one touch panel screen element at a time. If you do, an
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Operation acknowledgement
As soon as the touch panel detects valid contact with a touch element, it responds
by displaying a visual acknowledgement. An acknowledgment is independent of
communication with the PLC. It is not an indication of the required action actually
having been executed.
The type of visual acknowledgement is dependent on the operating element
touched:
Buttons
In the case of 3D–effect configurations, visual representation is distinguished
according to the statuses touched and untouched. Examples of representation
are illustrated below by means of the Status button:

Touched Untouched

Input fields
After an input field has been touched, the system keyboard illustrated in
Figure 4-1 appears as the operation acknowledgement.

Password protected operating elements

If an operating element is touched which has been assigned with a password
protection, without the user having logged in on the operating unit beforehand, a
system message is triggered. The password protected function is not executed.
Further information on this subject is available in the Chapter 5.4.

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4.2 Entering Values

Principles of operation
Input fields are used to enter digits and texts (characters 0 to 9 and A to F). To do
so, touch the corresponding field. The system keyboard appears.
After an entry has been made correctly, the system keyboard automatically
disappears and the entered value is accepted in the input field.

System keyboard
The buttons available for operation on the system keyboard are dependent on the
type of value to be entered. Buttons which are available for operation are
highlighted, and those not available appear simply as empty areas.
Figure 4-1 illustrates an example of the system keyboard for entering decimal
values. Table 4-1 explains the significance of each individual button.

Figure 4-1 System keyboard

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Meanings of buttons

Table 4-1 Significance of buttons

Button Function Purpose

Enter digits Enter digits 0 to 9.
...

Enter characters Enter the characters A to F.

...

Change sign Change sign from + to – and

back.

Enter decimal point Enter decimal point or

comma. The assignment
and labeling of this button is
language–dependent.
Move input position Move current input position
to the left one character to the left.

Move input position Move current input position

to the right one character to the right.

Cancel (Escape) Discard input and close the

system keyboard.

Delete character Delete the character to the

left of the input position.

Enter Confirm input and close the

system keyboard.

Enter value
Characters entered are aligned to the right. On entering a new character, all those
already entered are shifted one position to the left (pocket calculator format).
On exceeding the maximum number of characters, the last character entered is
overwritten.

Limit values
Limit values can be configured for numeric input fields. In this case, values
entered are only accepted when they lie within the limits configured.
Note:
If an attempt is made to enter a value which is outside the configured limit values,
the system keyboard is closed and the original value reinserted. In addition, a
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4.3 Operating Screens

What is a screen?
Screens visualize the progress of processes and display specified process values.
A screen contains logically related process data which the operating unit can both
display and modify by operating the individual values.

Screen partitions
A screen is basically composed of static and dynamic sections. The terms “static”
and “dynamic” do not refer to the possibility of dynamically positioning screen
partitions but to the connection to the PLC.
Static partitions, e.g. text and graphics, are not updated by the PLC. Dynamic
partitions, e.g. input and output fields and bars, can be linked to the PLC and
display current values constantly read in from the PLC memory. Their connection
to the PLC is established by means of tags.

Screen objects
Various screen elements are used to display and operate a screen:
Output fields
Input fields
Texts
Graphics
Status buttons
Bar graphs
Message view
A summary of all the screen objects which a TP 170A project may contain is
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In this chapter
This chapter introduces the screen objects which may be contained in a
configuration and explains their operation. It provides the following information:
a summary of screen objects (Page 5-2)
the Status button (from Page 5-3)
messages (from Page 5-5)
logging in and out of the operating unit (Page 5-7)

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5.1 Overview of Screen Objects

Table 5-1 Screen objects configurable for the TP 170A

Screen object Use/Description

Output field The output field displays the current value received
from the PLC in numeric or alphanumeric form.
Input field The input field is used to enter values which are then
transferred to the PLC. The characters 0..9 and A..F
are available for input. Entries which lie outside the
specified value range are rejected according to the limit
values which have been configured.
Input fields can be password protected. Notes on input
are provided on Page 4-4.
Text Text is used during configuration to label operating and
display elements, for example. Text can be configured
over several lines and cannot be altered on the
operating unit.
Graphics Graphics can be used in the configuration, e.g. to
represent a system or as an illustrative symbol for
configured display and operating elements.
Status button A Status button is a display and input element with two
different statuses.
Notes on the Status buttons is provided on Page 5-3.
Bar Bars represent values from the PLC as rectangular
areas. The operating unit thus provides a clear
indication of how far the current value is from the limit
values, or if a setpoint value has been reached, at a
glance. Bars are often used to represent fill levels or
workpiece numbers.
Direction, scaling and labeling the axis can be
configured as required. In order to identify limit values,
limit value lines can be called in.
Message view Special filter criteria for displaying pending messages
are configured in the message view.
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5.2 Status Button

Purpose
The Status button is an operating and display element with the two states ON and
OFF. Status buttons indicate the status of a device which cannot be determined
from the operating unit (e.g. a motor). At the same time, it is also possible to
change the status of the device concerned on the operating unit.

Configurable properties
The behavior of the Status button can be configured:
Option switch:
The Status button reacts as a toggle switch. Each time it is operated, it
switches to the other status and remains in that status until the button is
pressed again.
In addition to the tags, which represent the current switch status, the
configuration software can be used to define text or graphics for the two
statuses ON and OFF.
Option push button:
The Status button reacts as a key-in button. When pressed, the Status button
changes to the status ON. It remains in this status as long as the Status button
is pressed. When released, it automatically switches back to OFF.

Event-related initiation
Use the configuration software to assign the Status button one or more functions
and to define which events result in the respective function being triggered. The
events which can be configured are:
Changed
This function is triggered as soon as the status of the Status button changes.
OnButtonDown
This function is triggered as soon as the Status button changes to the status
ON.
OnButtonUp
This function is triggered as soon as the Status button changes to the status
OFF.
If the status of the Status button changes from the type switch due to a
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Representation
When the Status button is set to switch, the configuration software can be used to
assign different text or graphics to indicate the status of the button during runtime.
Figure 5-1 illustrates an example of a Status button when pressed (left) and not
pressed (right).

Figure 5-1 The two statuses relate to the Status button when the Switch option is set

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5.3 Messages

What are messages?

Messages which appear on the operating unit indicate events and statuses related
to the control process and operating unit itself. A message can contain text and
tags.
The operating unit differentiates between event messages and system messages:
Event messages
indicate the status in a process, e.g. Motor ON.
Event messages are configured. They are triggered when a bit is set in the
PLC.
System Messages
are triggered by the operating unit. They do not have to be configured.
System messages indicate incorrect operations or communication faults, for
example. A time period can be considered for system messages in the
configuration software. This defines how long a system message appears on
the operating unit.
A list of the most important system messages is provided in the Appendix C.

Message events
These messages are triggered according to events. Message events on the
TP 170A include:
Message arrival
A message which has been triggered is considered as having arrived. As soon
as message is triggered, it is displayed in the operating unit message display
and is then considered as queued.
Message departure
A message is considered as having departed when its configured time period
has expired or the event causing the message is no longer present. As soon as
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Message view
The TP 170A can display up to 16 messages in the message view. If more than 16
messages are present simultaneously on the operating unit, the oldest message in
the queue is deleted.
It is possible to define specific views of the messages to be displayed in the
message view. Various filter criteria is available for this in the configuration
software.
The following can be configured
Message categories (event and system messages only)
Number of columns
Number of lines per message
Sorting (oldest or latest message at the top)
Maximum number of visible messages
The figure illustrates an example of a message view with the configured columns
Date
Time
Message number
Message status
Message text

12.12.99 14:27:06 110001 K

Change to operating status ’online’
12.12.99 14:27:07 140001 K
Connection discontinued: Station 2, Rack 0, Slot 0

Synchronize date and time

In order to synchronize the date and time on the operating unit with the PLC, the
area pointer Date/Time PLC must be set up in the project in ProTool/Pro CS.
During runtime, the operating unit accesses these data areas in the PLC for
reading purposes and synchronizes the date and time in the configured acquisition
cycle with the PLC. This data is provided, for example, in the message time
stamps issued in the message display.
Detailed information concerning the area pointers is provided in the
ProTool Configuring Windows-based Systems user’s guide, in the configuration
software online help and in the Communication for Windows-based Systems user’s
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5.4 Logging On and Off from the Operating Unit

Purpose
During the configuration, input fields and buttons can be protected against
unauthorized operation by assigning passwords. Important parameters and
settings can then only be modified by authorized personnel. The password is
defined at the moment the element is configured and cannot be modified via the
operating unit.

Logon
If operating elements are to be assigned password protection in the configuration,
it must be possible for the operator to log on. In this case, the function Logon_User
must be linked with an operating element, preferably an input field, in the
configuration.
In order to access a password protected operating element during runtime, it is
necessary to log on on the operating unit. It is then possible to access all password
protected operating elements up to the point of logging off from the operating unit.

Logoff
In order to rule out operation by unauthorized personnel, the logon should not
remain active on the operating unit for too long a period of time. The following
options are available with which to log off from the operating unit:
Configured logoff time expires
If the operating unit is not operated by the user within the configured period
(logoff time), he is automatically logged off from the operating unit.
Log off of the operating unit
If the configuration links the function Logoff_User with an operating element,
the element can be used log off from the operating unit.

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In this chapter
This chapter provides information on the following general settings which can be
modified on the operating unit online:
Operating mode (Page 6-2)
Screen contrast and calibration (Page 6-3)

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6.1 Setting an Operating Mode

Conditions for changing operating modes

In order to switch between the operating modes described below, the function
Change_mode must be linked to an operating element in the project.

Operating modes
It is possible to switch between various operating modes on the operating unit:
Offline mode
In this mode there is no logical connection between the operating unit and PLC.
The operating unit can be operated, but processes cannot be operated or
visualized.
Online mode
When using this mode, processes can be operated and visualized without
restriction. There is a logical connection between the operating unit and PLC or the
operating unit attempts to establish one.
Online mode is the predefined operating mode each time the operating unit is
started up.
Download mode
This operating mode is used to transfer a configuration from the configuration
computer to the operating unit. Further information on Download mode is provided
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6.2 Screen Settings

Purpose
In order to be able to optimize reading from the screen according to varying light
conditions and viewing angles, the following settings can be modified:
Set contrast
to compensate for varying light conditions.
Calibrate screen
in order to compensate for the parallel axis, which is dependent on the
installation position and angle of observation, and any operating errors which
may occur as a result.
There are two ways to modify both the contrast and calibration settings:
during the initialization phase of the operating unit
during normal operation

Change screen settings in the initialization phase

Step Action
1 Switch on the power supply for the operating unit.
2 During the initialization phase, the menu illustrated in Figure 6-1 appears briefly.
Touch the Config button to call in the Configuration menu displayed in Figure
6-2.
3 Touch the Contrast + and Contrast – buttons to change the contrast setting of
the screen.
Note:
Touch the buttons sufficiently long enough to detect contrast changes.
4 Touch the Calibrate button in order to calibrate the screen.
Five calibration crosses appear in succession on the screen. Touch the
respective calibration cross currently displayed.
If calibration is not performed correctly, the new values are not accepted.
5 Touch the OK button to close the Configuration menu. As a result, the Start
screen, illustrated in Figure 6-1, appears.

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Figure 6-1 TP 170A Start menu

Figure 6-2 Configuration menu

Change screen settings during operation

The screen settings can also be changed while the system is actually running. A
condition for this is that the following functions are linked to operating elements in
the actual project:
Adjust_Contrast
Touch_Calibration

Save settings
The operating unit saves the current screen settings, backed up against a power
failure, and sets them automatically when the system is switched on again.

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In this chapter
This chapter provides information on:
the installation of the operating unit (from Page 7-2)
electrical connections to
– the power supply (Page 7-6)
– the configuration computer (Page 7-7)
– the PLC (Page 7-8)

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7.1 Mechanical Installation

Installation location and conditions

The operating unit is designed for installation in the front panels of cabinets and
consoles. Cut a mounting cut-out in the front panel in preparation for installation of
the unit. The thickness of the front panel must not exceed 6 mm. No other holes
need to be drilled for mounting.
Details regarding the mounting depth and mounting cut-out are provided on
Page 8-2.

Degree of protection
The IP65 degree of protection for the front panel can only be ensured when the
seal on the front plate of the operating unit is fitted correctly.

Caution
! S The unit must be brought to room temperature before it is commissioned. If
condensation forms, do not switch the unit on until it absolutely dry.
S To prevent the operating unit overheating during operation,
– the angle of inclination from vertical installation may not exceed a maximum
of $35_.
– do not expose the operating unit to direct sunlight.
– ensure that the ventilation slits in the housing remain free after installation.
S When the cabinet is opened, certain parts of the system that may conduct
hazardous voltage are exposed.
S The unit was function-tested before shipping. If a fault occurs nevertheless,
please enclose a full account of the fault when returning the unit.

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Installation in front panels

Step Action
1 Working from the front, insert the operating unit in the mounting cut-out provided.
Make sure the unit cannot drop out of the front panel before it has been secured.
2 Insert the hooks of the screw-type clamps enclosed in the corresponding
recesses in the housing of the operating unit.
The individual positions are indicated in the figure by means of arrows.

Front panel

Operating unit

3 Use a screwdriver to tighten the operating unit from the rear in the front panel.
Note
Make sure the seal is seated correctly against the front panel.
Never apply torques greater than 0.5 Nm in order to prevent damage.

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7.2 Electrical Installation

Electrical connections
The operating unit requires electrical connections
to the power supply,
to the configuration computer (PU or PC),
to the PLC.
The electrical connection to the configuration computer is required purely for
downloading project data.

EMC compatible installation

A precondition for error-free operation is an EMC compatible hardware design of
the PLC and the use of interference-proof cables. The guidelines on
interference-free design of the PLCs apply equally to installation of the operating
unit.

Caution
! Only shielded cables are permitted for all signal connections.
Screw or lock all plug connections.
Do not install signal lines in the same cable ducts as power cables.
Siemens AG refuses to accept liability for malfunctions and damage arising
from use of self-made cables or cables from other manufacturers.

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Configuration options
Figure 7-1 illustrates a number of configuration options for the operating unit, PLC
and configuration computer.

PLC PROFIBUS-DP
SIMATIC S7

Optionally

DIL switches
(Settings, see Page 7-9)
Operating unit

IF1B IF1A

RS485 RS232
Grounding connection

Power supply PC PC
PU 7xx PU 7xx

Configuration computer

Figure 7-1 Configuration options

Detailed information on connection options is provided in the following pages.

Information on the connection plug pin assignment for the interfaces are provided
in Appendix B of this manual.

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Power supply
The power supply for the operating unit is connected at the 2-pin plug connector on
the underside of the unit. Use the 2-pin terminal block supplied for this purpose.
The terminal block is designed for cables with a cross-section not larger than
2.5 mm2.
The figure illustrates a view of the underside of the unit.

1 2

GND

+ 24 VDC

Please refer to the technical data in Appendix A for information on the power
supply requirements.

Caution
! When using a 24 V supply, make sure that the extra-low voltage is isolated
safely. Use only power supply units complying with IEC 364-4-41 or
HD 384.04.41 (VDE 0100, Part 410).
The supply voltage must be within the specified voltage range. Voltages
outside this range can cause malfunctions.

Grounding connection

Connect the grounding connection of the operating unit to the rack ground.
Use the grounding screw provided and a conducting cable with a diameter
q2.5 mm2.

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Connection configuration
Figure 7-2 illustrates the connection of a configuration computer (PU or PC) to the
operating unit to download the project data. Standard cables are available for the
connections shown (refer to the ST80 catalog).

Operating unit

PC/PU 7xx

RS232 1)
IF1A COM

RS485
IF1B

Optionally

MPI DP
2)
COM
PROFIBUS-DP

PC/PU 7xx

1) Operating system update only via RS232 (refer to Chapter 10)

2) Any PROFIBUS-DP bus terminal

Figure 7-2 Connection configuration diagram for configuration computer

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7.2.2 Connect PLC

Connection configuration
Figure 7-3 illustrates the basic connection possibilities between the operating unit
and PLC. Standard cables are available for the connections shown (refer to the
ST80 catalog).

Operating unit

RS485
IF1B3)

Optionally

MPI DP
2)

SIMATIC S71) PROFIBUS-DP

1) Only use approved cables for connection to the SIMATIC S7.

2) Any PROFIBUS-DP bus terminal
3) The 1F1B interface can be configured by means of the DIL switch (Page 7-9).

Figure 7-3 Connection configuration for PLCs

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Configure interface IF1B

The IF1B interface can be configured via the DIL switches on the rear side of the
unit. This interchanges the RTS signal for RS485 and the RS422 receive data. By
default, the RTS signal is not required by the communication peer.
The table shows the permissible DIL switch settings.

Communication Switch Setting

4 3 2 1
RS422
Operating unit PLC
ON

4 3 2 1

DP/MPI
ON
Operating unit
RTS on Pin 4 (default)

4 3 2 1

ON
RTS on Pin 9 (same as

PU)

4 3 2 1
PLC
ON
No RTS on connector1)

4 3 2 1

Operating unit MPI

PLC
Standard cable ON
No RTS on connector1)

1) State on delivery

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In this chapter
This chapter provides information on:
Dimensions (Page 8-2),
Connection elements (Page 8-3),
Communication options (Page 8-4).

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8.1 Dimensions

Unit dimensions


   

212 45 6
156

140

 

196

Figure 8-1 TP 170A dimensions

Mounting cut-out
For installation in the front panel, the operating unit requires a mounting cut-out
(WxH) of 198 –1 mm x 142 –1 mm. The thickness of the front panel must not
exceed 6 mm.

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8.2 Connection Elements

Figure 8-2 Arrangement of connection elements

No. Name Description/Use

Interfaces1): Level: Usage:
IF1A RS232 PC, PU
IF1B RS485 (floating) PLC, PC, PU
Grounding connection For connection to cabinet ground

Power supply2) Connection for power supply (+24 V DC)

DIL switch3) To configure interface IF1B

1) Connection pin assignment, see Appendix B.
2) Connection pin assignment, see 7-6.
3) Switch settings, see Page 7-9.

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8.3 Communication Options

Device Connection Interface

SIMATIC S7 MPI IF1B
PROFIBUS-DP IF1B
Configuration computer (PC, PU) RS232 IF1A
MPI/DP IF1B
PROFIBUS-DP IF1B

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Cleaning the screen
Clean the operating unit screen at regular intervals using a damp cloth. Do not
clean the unit while it is turned on. This ensures that functions are not triggered by
inadvertently coming into contact with the touch screen.
Only use water and washing up liquid or screen cleaning foam to dampen cloths.
Never spray the cleaning agent directly onto the screen, but onto the cleaning
cloth. Never use aggressive solvents or scouring powder.

Protective foil
A protective foil is available for the operating unit (refer to the ST80 catalog). The
foil prevents the screen being scratched and soiled.

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Purpose
It is possible that the downloading of a configuration from the configuration
computer to the operating unit is stopped as a result of a compatibility conflict. In
this case, there is a conflict between the versions of the configuration software and
the operating system on the operating unit.
Please note that on carrying out the procedure described in this chapter, all the
data on the operating unit is lost.

Action
Proceed as follows to adapt the operating system on the operating unit to the
configuration software:

Step Action
1 Switch off the power supply for the operating unit.
2 Connect the IF1A (RS232) interface on the operating unit to a serial interface on
the configuration computer via a commercially available zero modem cable.
3 Start the utility program PTUpdate on the configuration computer. This is
contained on the configuration software installation CD. It is located in the
directory \Images\TP170A\Vx_x.
4 Select the menu item File → Open and open the image file which corresponds to
the operating unit (file extension .img). The image files are located in the same
directory as the utility program PTUpdate. The applicable image file can be
recognized by its file name, which contains the name of the operating unit. When
the image file has been successfully opened, various information appears on the
screen related to the versions.
5 Select the menu item File → Settings. Define the interface to be used and the
corresponding baud rate (max. 115200) for the downloading action.
6 Start the downloading procedure by selecting the menu item File → Download.
When the corresponding request appears on the screen, switch the operating
unit power supply off.

If the downloading action fails, repeat the process described above.

When downloading is performed successfully, there is no configuration on the
operating unit. The behavior of the operating unit without a configuration is
described in the Chapter 3.1.

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A Technical Data
B Interface Assignments
C System Messages
D ESD Guidelines
E SIMATIC HMI Documentation
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In this Appendix
This section of the Appendix contains technical data on the TP 170A concerning:
Housing
Processor
Memory
Software
Display
Power supply
Ambient conditions
Noise immunity / Noise transmission
Approvals

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Housing
External dimensions (W x H) 212 mm x 156 mm
Mounting cut-out (W x H) 198–1 mm x 142–1 mm
Mounting depth 45 mm
Degree of protection complying to EN60529
S Front panel IP65
S Rear panel IP20
Weight Approx. 0.7 kg

Processor
Type 32 bit RISC
Clock frequency 66 MHz

Memory
Working memory 8 MB
Flash EPROM for operating system and 2 MB
configuration

Software
Operating system MS WindowsR CE

Display
LCD type STN LCD/Blue mode
Active screen area (B × H) in mm 116 x 87 mm (5.7’’)
Resolution (horizontal x vertical) 320 x 240 pixels
Monochrome 4-level
Back-lighting CCFL tube
Half Brightness Life1) Approx. 50,000 h

1) Definition, refer to Glossary

Power supply
Rated voltage + 24 V DC
Permissible voltage range +18.0...+30.0 V DC
Max. permissible transients 35 V (500 msec)
Time between two transients 50 sec minimum
Power consumption
S Typical Approx. 0.24 A
S Switch-on current I2t Approx. 0.2 A2s
Fuse, internal Electronic

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Ambient conditions
Installation Vertical
Max. permissible angle of inclination "35°
without external ventilation
Max. permissible ambient temperature STN display
Operation
– Vertical installation 0...+50 °C
– Installation angled from the 0...+40 °C
perpendicular to max. 35°
Shipping, storage –20...+60 °C
Relative humidity
Operation 20...85%, no condensation
Shipping, storage 5...90%, no condensation
Shock loading
Operation 15 g/11 msec
Shipping, storage 25 g/6 msec
Vibration
Operation 0.035 mm (10 – 58 Hz)
1 g (58 – 500 Hz)
Shipping, storage 3.5 mm (5 – 8,5 Hz)
1 g (8.5 – 500 Hz)
Barometric pressure
Operation 706 to1030 hPa
Shipping, storage 581 to 1030 hPa

Compliance of the named products with the regulations of Directive 89/336 EEC is
verified by conformance with the following standards:

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Noise immunity
Static discharge EN 61000–4–2
(contact discharge/air discharge) 6 kV/8 kV
RF irradiation EN 61000–4–3
10 V/m, 80% AM,
1 kHz
Pulse modulation ENV 50204
900 MHz "5 MHz
10 V/meff., 50% ED, 200 Hz
RF conduction EN 61000–4–6
150 kHz – 80 MHz
10 V, 80% AM, 1 kHz
Burst interference EN 61000–4–4
Supply lines 2 kV
Process data lines 2 kV
Signal lines 1 kV

Radio interference
Radio interference level complying to Class A
EN 55011

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The following approvals have been applied for or already granted on supply.
Please refer to the rating plate on the rear of the unit for identification.

Approvals
UL approval UL Recognition Mark 2)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) complying with Standard UL 508,
File E 120869
cUL approval In accordance with the UL/CSA Approval Agreement
FM Approval complying to
Factory Mutual Approval Standard Class Number 3611 Hazardous
(classified) Locations Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D

Warning:

! Personal injury and equipment damage can occur.

Personal injury and equipment damage can occur in
hazardous areas if a plug connection is disconnected
from the operating unit while the system is running.
In hazardous areas, always switch off the power supply
to the operating unit before disconnecting plugs.

Warning:

! DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE

UNLESS LOCATION IS KNOWN TO BE NON-
HAZARDOUS.

2) The file number of the UL approval is dependent on the production site. The number
specified here changes according to the production site.

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IF1A
Table B-1 Assignment of the 9-pin Sub-D plug (pin)
5 1
Pin RS232
1 –
9 6 2 RxD
3 TxD
4 –
5 GND
6 –
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 –

IF1B
Table B-2 Pin assignment of the 9-pin Sub-D socket
5 1
Pin PROFIBUS-DP RS422 RS485
MPI
1 –
9 6
2 GND (24 V)
3 Data B TxD+ LTG-B
4 – RXD+ 1) RTS-AS 1)
5 GND (floating )
6 +5 V- (floating )
7 –
8 Data A TXD- LTG-A
9 – RXD- 1) RTS-PU 1)
1) Can be configured by DIL switches (refer to Page 7-9).

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In this chapter
This chapter contains a selection of important system messages for
Windows-based systems. The table indicates when the messages occur and how
they, or their cause, can be cleared. Not every message is relevant for each
operating unit.

Message number
Operating unit system messages can be divided into various categories. The
information concerning the category to which a system message belongs is
included in the message number:
Message number

VVVVVV Message text

01 Printer
02 Scripts
03 Scale
06 Win32 functions
07 Win32 functions
08 Archives
11 Function
12 Trends
13 System information
14 Channels and connections: S7
15 Channels and connections: AS511
16 Networking
17 S7 diagnostics
18 Miscellaneous
19 Tags and area pointers
20 PLC coordination
21 PLC jobs
22 PLC channels
23 Views
24 Authorization
25 Status / Control
26 Passwords
27 Messages
28 PLC connection
29 Recipes
30 Alarm_S
31 Protocols

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The message category enables the identification of a general area in which the
cause of the fault is to be found.

Note
System messages are issued in the language currently set on the operating unit.

System message parameters

The system messages may contain parameters which are not decoded for the user
but which are relevant in respect of the cause of an error since they provide a
reference to the source code from ProTool/Pro Runtime. These parameters are
issued according to the text “Error code:”

Number Effect/Cause Remedy

10000 The print job could not be started or was Configure the printer again.
terminated for an unknown reason. Initiate the assignment of rights for a network
The printer is incorrectly configured. printer.
Or: There are no rights for a network printer
available.
10001 No printer has been installed or no standard Install a printer and/or mark one as standard
printer configured. printer.
10002 The intermediate buffer for printing graphics Do not issue print jobs so quickly in
is full. Up to two graphics can be buffered. succession.
10003 Graphics can be buffered again. –
10004 The intermediate buffer for printing lines in Do not issue print jobs so quickly in
text mode (e.g. messages) is full. Up to 1000 succession.
lines can be buffered.
10005 Lines of text can be buffered again. –
10006 The Windows print system reports an error. Repeat the action, if necessary.
For information on the cause, refer to the text
printed and, if available, the error number.
Printing is not performed or it is incorrect.
20010 A fault has occurred in the script line called in Select the specified script line in the
from the specified script. Execution of the configuration.
script function was, therefore, terminated. Check tags, whether the types used are
In this case, it is advisable to check any permissible.
previous system messages too. Check Functions, whether the number and
types of parameter are correct.
20011 An error has occurred in a script called in by Select the scripts from the configuration
the script specified. Execution of the script which were directly or indirectly called in via
function has, therefore, been terminated in the specified script.
the subscript. Check tags, whether the types used are
In this case, it is advisable to check any permissible.
previous system messages too. Check Functions, whether the number and
types of parameter are correct.
20012 Inconsistent configuration data is present. Compile the configuration again.
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20013 [Link] is not correctly installed. Re-install ProTool/Pro RT.
Therefore, no scripts can be executed.
20014 A value is returned by the script function Select the specified script in the
which is not written in any configured return configuration.
tag. Check whether the script name has been
assigned a value.
20015 Too many scripts have been triggered in Check where the scripts are being triggered
quick succession. from.
If more than 20 scripts are queued to be Extend the times, e.g. the polling time of the
processed, any subsequent scripts are tags, which trigger the scripts.
rejected.
In this case, the script indicated in the
message is not executed.
30010 The tag could not accept the function result, Check the tag type of the function parameter.
e.g. in the case of exceeding the value
range.
30011 A function could not be executed because Check the parameter value and tag type of
the function was assigned an invalid value or the invalid parameter.
type in the parameter. If a tag is used as a parameter, check its
value.
40010 The function could not be executed since the Check the parameter types in the
parameters could not be converted to a configuration.
common tag type.
40011 The function could not be executed since the Check the parameter types in the
parameters could not be converted to a configuration.
common tag type.
50000 The operating unit receives data faster than it –
is capable of processing. Therefore, no
further data is received until the data
currently available has been processed.
Data exchange then resumes.
50001 Data exchange has been resumed. –
60000 This message is generated by the function –
“Display system messages”. The text to be
displayed is transferred to the function as a
parameter.
60010 The file could not be copied in the direction Restart the function or check the paths of the
defined because one of the two files is source/target files.
currently open or the source/target path is Using Windows NT with NTFS: The user
not available. executing ProTool/Pro RT must be granted
It is possible that the Windows NT user has access rights for the files.
no access rights to one of the two files.
60011 An attempt was made to copy a file to itself. Check the path of the source/target file.
It is possible that the Windows NT user has Using Windows NT with NTFS: The user
no access rights to one of the two files. executing ProTool/Pro RT must be granted
access rights for the files.
70010 The application could not be started because Check whether the application exists in the
it could not be found in the path specified or specified path or close other applications.
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70011 The system time could not be modified. This Check the time which is to be set.
may be due to the following: Under Windows NT: The user executing
S an impermissible time was transferred in ProTool/Pro RT must be assigned the rights
the PLC job, to modify the system time from Windows NT
S the Windows NT user has no user rights (administration/user manager, guidelines).
to modify the system time.
70012 An error occurred when executing the Terminate all applications currently running.
function “Exit Runtime” with the option “Exit Then terminate Windows.
also Windows”.
Windows and ProTool/Pro RT are not
terminated.
A possible cause is that other applications
cannot be terminated.
70013 The system time could not be modified Check the time which is to be set.
because an invalid value was entered.
Incorrect separators may have been used.
70014 The system time could not be modified. This Check the time which is to be set.
may be due to the following: Under Windows NT: The user executing
S an impermissible time was transferred, ProTool/Pro RT must be assigned the rights
S the Windows NT user has no user rights to modify the system time from Windows NT
to modify the system time, (administration/user manager, guidelines).
S Windows rejects the setting request.
70015 The system time could not be read because –
Windows rejects the reading function.
70016 An attempt was made to select a screen by Check the screen number in the function or
means of a function or job. This is not job with the screen numbers configured.
possible because the screen number Refer the number to a screen, if necessary.
specified does not exist.
Or: a screen could not be generated due to
insufficient system memory.
80001 – Store the file or table by executing a ‘move’
or ‘copy’ function.
80002 A line is missing in the specified archive. –
80003 The copying process for archiving was not –
successful.
In this case, it is advisable to check any
subsequent system messages, too.
80006 Since archiving is not possible, this causes a In the case of databases, check whether the
permanent loss of the functionality. corresponding data source exists and start
up the system again.
80009 A copying action has been completed –
successfully.
80010 Since the path was incorrectly entered in Configure the path for the respective archive
ProTool, this causes a permanent loss of the again and restart the system when the full
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80012 Archive values are stored in a buffer. If the Archive less values.
values are read to the buffer faster than they Or increase the recording interval.
can be physically written (e.g. using a hard
disk), overloading may occur and recording
is then stopped.
80013 The overload status no longer applies. –
Archiving resumes the recording of all
values.
80014 The same action was triggered twice in quick –
succession. Since the process is already in
operation, the action is only carried out once.
80016 The archives are separated by the function Reconnect the archives.
Close archive and the incoming entries
exceed the defined buffer size.
All the jobs in the buffer are deleted.
80017 The incoming entries cause the defined Terminate the copy process.
buffer size to be exceeded. This can be
caused, e.g. by several copying actions
being activated at the same time.
All the copy jobs in the buffer are deleted.
80018 All the archives are reconnected by means of –
the DB layer, e.g. after executing the function
Open_Archives.
Values are then written back into the tables.
80019 All the archives are separated from the DB –
layer and all connections terminated, e.g.
after executing the function Close_Archives.
Values are temporarily buffered and written in
the tables when the connection is
re-established.
There is no connection to the storage
medium and a change can take place.
80020 The max. number of simultaneously Wait until the current copying actions have
activated copy actions has been exceeded. been completed and restart the last copy
Copying is not executed. action.

80021 An attempt was made to delete an archive Wait until the current copying action has
which is still involved with a copy action. been completed and restart the last action.
Deletion has not been executed.
80022 An attempt was made to start a sequence Check the project for the following:
archive, which is not a sequence archive, S the function Start_Sequence_Archive is
from an archive using the function correctly configured.
Start_Sequence_Archive.
S the variable parameters are being
No sequence archive is created. correctly provided at the operating unit.
80023 An attempt was made to copy an archive to Check the project for the following:
itself. S the function Copy_Archive is correctly
The archive is not copied. configured.
S the variable parameters are being
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80024 The function Copy_Archive is configured not Modify the function Copy_Archive in the
to permit copying when the target archive project, if necessary.
already contains data (Parameter: Write Before initiating the function, delete the target
mode). archive.
The archive is not copied.
80025 The copy action is interrupted. –
Data written up to this point is retained.
Deletion of the target table (if configured) is
not executed.
The cancellation is documented by an error
entry $RT_ERR$ at the end of the target
table.
110000 The operating mode status has been –
changed. The operating mode is now offline.
110001 The operating mode status has been –
changed. The operating mode is now online.
110002 The operating mode status has not been Check the connection to the PLCs.
changed. Check whether the address area for the area
pointer “Coordination” in the PLC is
available.
110003 The operating status of the PLC specified is –
changed by the function
PLC_Connect_Isolate.
The operating mode is now offline.
110004 The operating status of the PLC specified is –
changed by the function
PLC_Connect_Isolate.
The operating mode is now online.
110005 An attempt was made to use the function Switch the complete system to operating
PLC_Connect_Isolate to switch the specified mode online and execute the function again.
PLC to operating mode online although the
entire system is in operating mode offline.
This switch-over is not permissible.
The PLC remains in operating mode offline.
120000 The trend is not displayed because an Change the configuration.
incorrect axis to the trend, or incorrect trend,
has been configured.
120001 The trend is not displayed because an Change the configuration.
incorrect axis to the trend, or incorrect trend,
has been configured.
120002 The trend is not displayed because the tag Check whether the data area for the tag
assigned tries to access an invalid PLC exists in the PLC, the configured address is
address. correct or the value range for the tag is
correct.
130000 The action was not executed. Close other applications.
Delete files no longer required from the hard
disk.
130001 The action was not executed. Delete files no longer required from the hard
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130002 The action was not executed. Close other applications.
Delete files no longer required from the hard
disk.
140000 Online connection to the PLC has been –
successfully established.
140001 Online connection to the PLC has been –
disconnected.
140003 No tag updating or writing is executed. Check the connection and whether the PLC
is switched on.
Check the parameter definitions in the
Control Panel using “Set PU/PC interface”.
Restart the system.
140004 No tag updating or writing is executed Check the connection and whether the PLC
because the access point or the subrack is switched on.
configuration is incorrect. Check the access point or the subrack
configuration (MPI, PPI, PROFIBUS) in the
Control Panel with “Set PU/PC interface”.
Restart the system.
140005 No tag updating or writing is executed Use a different operating unit address.
because the address of the operating unit is Check the connection and whether the PLC
incorrect (possibly too high). is switched on.
Check the parameter definitions in the
Control Panel using “Set PU/PC interface”.
Restart the system.
140006 No tag updating or writing is executed Select a different baud rate in ProTool/Pro
because the baud rate is incorrect. (according to subrack, profile,
communication peer, etc.).
140007 No tag updating or writing is executed Check the user defined bus profile.
because the bus profile is incorrect Check the connection and whether the PLC
(see %1). is switched on.
The following parameters could not be Check the parameter definitions in the
entered in the registry: Control Panel using “Set PU/PC interface”.
1: Tslot Restart the system.
2: Tqui
3: Tset
4: MinTsdr
5: MaxTsdr
6: Trdy
7: Tid1
8: Tid2
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140008 No tag updating or writing is executed Check the connection and whether the PLC
because the configuration data is incorrect: is switched on.
The following parameters could not be Check the parameter definitions in the
entered in the registry: Control Panel using “Set PU/PC interface”.
0: General errors Restart the system.
1: Incorrect version
2: Profile cannot be entered in the registry.
3: Sub-network type cannot be entered in
the registry.
4: Target rotation time cannot be entered
in the registry.
5: Highest address (HSA) incorrect.
140009 No tag updating or writing is executed Re-install the module in the Control Panel
because the module for the S7 using “Set PU/PC interface”.
communication was not found.
140010 No S7 communication peer could be found Switch the PLC on.
because the PLC is switched off. DP/T:
DP/T: If only one master is connected to the
The option “Is not active as the only master” network, deactivate the option “Is not active
is set in the Control Panel under “Set PU/PC as the only master” in “Set PU/PC interface”.
interface”. If the network has more than one master,
switch this master on. Do not modify any
settings here, otherwise a bus fault may
occur.
140011 No tag updating or writing is executed Check the connection and that the
because communication is interrupted. communication peer is switched on.
140012 There is an initialization problem (e.g. when Restart the operating unit.
ProTool/Pro RT has been terminated in the Or start ProTool/Pro RT first and then the
Task Manager). other applications.
Or: another application (e.g. STEP7, WINCC)
is active with different bus parameters and
the driver cannot be started with the new bus
parameters (e.g. baud rate).
140013 The MPI cable is not plugged in and, thus, Check the connections.
there is no power supply.
140014 – Modify the operating unit address in the
configuration in PLC.
140015 Incorrect baud rate Correct the incorrect parameters.
Or: incorrect bus parameter (e.g. HSA)
Or: OP address HSA
Or: incorrect interrupt vector (interrupt does
not arrive at the driver)
140016 – Change the interrupt number.
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150000 No more data is read or written. Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC
This can have various causes: is operational, the correct interface is used.
S The cable is defective. Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
S The PLC does not respond, is defective,
etc.
S Connection made to the wrong interface.
S The system is overloaded.
150001 Connection is re-established because the –
cause of the interruption has been
eliminated.

160000 No more data is read or written. Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC
This can have various causes: is operational, the correct interface is used.
S The cable is defective. Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
S The PLC does not respond, is defective,
etc.
S Connection made to the wrong interface.
S The system is overloaded.
160001 Connection is re-established because the –
cause of the interruption has been
eliminated.
160010 There is no connection to the server Check the access rights.
because the server identification (CLS-ID)
cannot be established.
Values cannot be read or written.
160011 There is no connection to the server Check, for example, whether:
because the server identification (CLS-ID) S the server name is correct
cannot be established.
S the computer name is correct
Values cannot be read or written.
S the server is registered
160012 There is no connection to the server Check, for example, whether:
because the server identification (CLS-ID) S the server name is correct
cannot be established.
S the computer name is correct
Values cannot be read or written.
S the server is registered
Information for experienced users:
Interpret the value from HRESULT.
170000 1) S7 diagnostics messages are not displayed –
because it is not possible to logon to the S7
diagnostics with this unit. The service
program is not supported.
170001 1) The S7 diagnostics buffer cannot be Switch the PLC online
displayed because communication with the
PLC has been switched off.
1700021) The S7 diagnostics buffer cannot be –
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170003 1) The display of an S7 diagnostics message is –
not possible. An internal error %2 has been
reported.
170004 1) The display of an S7 diagnostics message is –
not possible. An internal error with error class
%2, error number %3 has been reported.
170007 1) It is not possible to read in the S7 diagnostics –
buffer (SZL) because it was terminated with
an internal error with error class %2 and error
code %3.
180000 A component/OCX receives configuration Install a newer component.
data with a version identification which is not
supported.
180001 The system is overloaded because too many S Increase the configured cycle times or
actions have been activated simultaneously. basic clock.
Not all the actions can be executed, some S Generate the messages slower (polling).
are rejected. S Trigger the scripts and functions at
greater intervals.
S If the message appears more frequently:
Restart the operating unit.
190000 It is possible that the tag will not be updated. –
190001 The tag is updated following an error status –
after the cause of the last error state has
been eliminated (return to normal operation).
190002 The tag is not updated because Switch on communication via the function
communication to the PLC has been “Set Online”.
switched off.
190004 The tag is not updated because the Check the configuration.
configured address is not available for this
tag .
190005 The tag is not updated because the Check the configuration.
configured PLC type does not exist for this
tag .
190006 The tag is not updated because it is not Check the configuration.
possible to map the PLC type in the tag type.
190007 The tag values are not modified because the Switch Online or re-establish connection to
connection to the PLC has been terminated the PLC.
or the tag is offline.
190008 The threshold values configured for the tag Observe the configured or current threshold
have been violated, e.g. by value of the tag.
S an entered value,
S a function,
S a script.
190009 An attempt has been made to assign a value Observe the value range for the tag type.
to a tag which is outside the value range
permitted for this type.
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190010 The tag is described with values too often Increase the time interval between the
(e.g. in a loop triggered by a script). multi-writing tasks.
Values are lost because the maximum of 100
event have been stored in the buffer.
190011 There are two causes for this message:
S The value entered could not be written to Ensure that the value entered is within the
the configured PLC tag because it was value range of the PLC tags.
either above or below the value range.
The input is rejected and the original
value is reset.
S Connection to the PLC has been Check the connection to the PLC.
interrupted.
190012 It is not possible to convert a value from a Check the value range or type of the
source format to a target format, e.g.: variable.
S A value should be assigned to a counter
which is outside the valid,
PLC-dependent value range.
S A tag of the type Integer should be
assigned a value of the type String.
190100 The area pointer is not updated because the Check the configuration.
configured address for this area pointer is not
available.
Type:
1 Event messages
2 Alarm messages
3 PLC acknowledgment
4 Operating unit acknowledgment
5 LED assignment
6 Trend request
7 Trend transfer 1
8 Trend transfer 2
No.
is the consecutive number displayed in
ProTool/Pro.
190101 The area pointer is not updated because it is –
not possible to map the PLC type in the area
pointer type.
Parameter type and no.:
See message 190100
190102 The area pointer is updated following an –
error status after the cause of the last error
state has been eliminated (return to normal
operation).
Parameter type and no.:
See message 190100
200000 Coordination is not executed because the Change the address or set up the address in
address configured in the PLC does not the PLC.
exist/has not been set up.
200001 Coordination is not executed because the Change the address or set up the address in
address configured in the PLC cannot be the PLC in an area which can be written.
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200002 Coordination is not executed at present – (Internal error)
because the address format of the area
pointer does not match the internal storage
format.
200003 Coordination can be executed again –
because the last error status has been
eliminated (return to normal operation).
200004 It is possible that coordination is not –
executed.
200005 No more data is read or written. Check that the cable is connected and the
This can have various causes: PLC is in order.
S The cable is defective. Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
S The PLC does not respond, is defective,
etc.
S The system is overloaded.
210000 Jobs are not processed because the Change the address or set up the address in
address configured in the PLC does not the PLC.
exist/has not been set up.
210001 Jobs are not processed because the Change the address or set up the address in
address configured in the PLC cannot be the PLC in an area which can be written
written to/read from. to/read from.
210002 Jobs are not executed because the address – (Internal error)
format of the area pointer does not match the
internal storage format.
210003 The job mailbox is processed again because –
the last error status has been eliminated
(return to normal operation).
210004 It is possible that the job mailbox is not –
processed.
210005 A PLC job was triggered by an impermissible Check the PLC program.
number.
210006 A fault occurred while attempting to execute Check the parameter types in the PLC job.
the PLC job. The PLC job is, therefore, not Compile the configuration again.
executed.
Observe the subsequent/previous system
message, if appropriate.
220000 2) See footnote See footnote

220001 The tag is not downloaded because the Change the configuration.
associated channel/the unit does not support
downloading the data type bool/bit.
220002 The tag is not downloaded because the Change the configuration.
associated channel/the unit does not support
downloading the data type byte.
220003 The associated driver could not be uploaded. Install the driver by re-installing ProTool/Pro
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220004 Communication is terminated and no update Check the connection.
is executed because the cable is not
connected or is defect etc.
220005 Communication is running. –
220006 The connection is established to the –
specified PLC via the specified interface.
220007 The connection to the specified PLC at the Check that:
specified interface is disconnected. S the cable is plugged in,
S the PLC is OK,
S the correct interface is used,
S the configuration is OK (interface
parameters, protocol settings, PLC
address).
Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
220008 The PLC driver cannot access the specified Terminate all the programs which access the
interface or open it. It is possible that another interface and reboot the computer.
application is using this interface or an Use another interface which is available in
interface is used which is not available on the system.
the target device.
There is no communication with the PLC.
230000 The value entered could not be accepted. Enter a permissible value.
The entered value is rejected and the
previous value is specified again.
Either the value range has been exceeded or
impermissible characters were entered.
230002 Since the current password level is Activate an adequate password level using
inadequate or the password dialog box was Login.
closed with ESC, the entry is rejected and
the previous value is specified again.
230003 Changeover to the specified screen is not Configure the screen.
executed because the screen is not Check the selection function.
available/configured. The current screen
remains selected.
240000 3) Runtime is operating in Demo mode. Load the license.
There is either no Stopcopy license or it is
defect.
2400013) Runtime is operating in Demo mode. Load an adequate license / powerpack.
Too many tags are configured for the
installed version.
2400023) Runtime is operating with a time-limited Restore the full authorization.
standby authorization.
240003 Authorization cannot be executed. Restart ProTool/Pro RT or reinstall it.
ProTool/Pro RT is running in Demo mode.
240004 Error during reading the standby Restart ProTool/Pro RT, install the
authorization. authorization or repair the authorization (see
ProTool/Pro RT is running in Demo mode. Commissioning Instructions Software
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250000 The tag in the specified line in Status/Control Check the set address and then check that
is not updated because the address the address has been set up in the PLC.
configured for this tag is not available.
250001 The tag in the specified line in Status/Control Check the set address.
is not updated because the PLC type
configured for this tag is not available.
250002 The tag in the specified line in Status/Control Check the set address.
is not updated because it is not possible to
map the PLC type in the tag type.
260001 A password has been entered which is Enter a known password in the password
unknown to the system. Therefore, the input field (with corresponding level).
lowest password level has been set. This
corresponds to the status following Logout.
260002 A password has been entered whose Modify the password level in the password
assigned level does not permit execution of input field or enter a password with a
the function. sufficiently high level.
The password level currently set is displayed
for information purposes.
270000 A tag is not displayed in the message Check whether the data area for the tag
because it attempts to access an invalid exists in the PLC, the configured address is
address in the PLC. correct or the value range for the tag is
correct.
270001 There is a unit-dependent limit as to how –
many messages may be queued
simultaneously in order to be displayed (see
GHB). This limit has been exceeded.
The display no longer contains all the
messages.
However, all the messages are recorded in
the message buffer.
270002 Messages are displayed from the archive for Delete the old archive data, if necessary.
which there is no data in the current project.
Placeholders are issued in the messages.
280000 Connection is re-established because the –
cause of the interruption has been
eliminated.
280001 No more data is read or written. Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC
This can have various causes: is operational, the correct interface is used.
S The cable is defective. Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
S The PLC does not respond, is defective,
etc.
S Connection made to the wrong interface.
S The system is overloaded.
280002 A connection is used which requires a –
function module in the PLC.
The function block has replied.
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280003 A connection is used which requires a Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC
function module in the PLC. is operational, the correct interface is used.
The function block does not reply. Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
The remedy is dependent on the error code:
1: The function block must set the COM bit
in the response container.
2: The function block may not set the
ERROR bit in the response container
3: The function block must respond within
the specified time (timeout)
4: Establish an online connection to the
PLC
280004 The online connection to the PLC has been Check the PLC parameters in ProTool Pro:
interrupted. There is no data exchange at baud rate, block length, station address.
present. Check that the cable is plugged in, the PLC
is operational, the correct interface is used.
Reboot the system if the system message is
displayed continuously.
290000 The tag could not be read or written. It is Check in the configuration that the address
assigned the start value. has been set up in the PLC.
The message can be entered in the
message buffer for up to four more failed
tags, if necessary. After that, the message
number 290003 is issued.
290001 An attempt has been made to assign a value Observe the value range for the tag type.
to a tag which is outside the value range
permitted for this type.
The message can be entered in the
message buffer for up to four more failed
tags, if necessary. After that, the message
number 290004 is issued.
290002 It is not possible to convert a value from a Check the value range or type of the
source format to a target format. variable.
The message can be entered in the
message buffer for up to four more failed
tags, if necessary. After that, the message
number 290005 is issued.
290003 This message is issued when message Check in the configuration that the tag
number 290000 is triggered more than five addresses have been set up in the PLC.
times.
In this case, no further individual messages
are generated.
290004 This message is issued when message Observe the value range for the tag type.
number 290001 is triggered more than five
times.
In this case, no further individual messages
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Number Effect/Cause Remedy

290005 This message is issued when message Check the value range or type of the
number 290002 is triggered more than five variable.
times.
In this case, no further individual messages
are generated.
290006 The threshold values configured for the tag Observe the configured or current threshold
have been violated by values entered. value of the tag.
290007 There is a difference between the source Insert the specified data record tag in the
and target structure of the recipe currently source structure.
being processed. The target structure
contains an additional data record tag which
is not available in the source structure.
The data record tag specified is assigned its
start value.
290008 There is a difference between the source Remove the specified data record tag in the
and target structure of the recipe currently specified recipe from the project.
being processed. The source structure
contains an additional data record tag which
is not available in the target structure and
therefore cannot be assigned.
The value is rejected.
290010 The storage location configured for the Check the path specification configured.
recipe is not permitted.
Possible cause:
Impermissible characters, write protected,
data medium full or does not exist.
290011 The data record specified by the number Check the source for the number (constant
does not exist. or variable value).
290012 The recipe specified by the number does not Check the source for the number (constant
exist. or variable value).
290013 An attempt was made to save a data record S Check the source for the number
under a data record number which already (constant or variable value).
exists. S Delete the data record beforehand.
The process is not executed. S Change the function parameter
“Overwrite”.
290014 The file specified to be imported could not be S Check the file name.
found. S Ensure that the file is in the specified
directory.
290020 Acknowledgement that downloading of data –
records from operating unit to PLC has
started.
290021 Acknowledgement that downloading of data –
records from operating unit to PLC has been
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290022 Acknowledgement that downloading of data Check the configuration:
records from operating unit to PLC has been S have the tag addresses been set up in
terminated due to an error. the PLC?
S does the recipe number exist?
S does the data record number exist?
S has the function parameters “Overwrite”?
290023 Acknowledgement that downloading of data –
records from the PLC to the operating unit
has started.
290024 Acknowledgement that downloading data –
records from the PLC to the operating unit
has been completed without any errors.
290025 Acknowledgement that downloading of data Check the configuration:
records from the PLC to the operating unit S have the tag addresses been set up in
has been terminated due to an error. the PLC?
S does the recipe number exist?
S does the data record number exist?
S has the function parameters “Overwrite”?
290026 An attempt has been made to read/write a Set the data mailbox status to zero.
data record although the data mailbox is not
free at present.
This error may occur in the case of recipes
for which downloading with synchronization
has been configured.
290027 No connection to the PLC can be Check the connection to the PLC.
established at present. Therefore, the data
record can neither be read nor written.
Possible cause:
No physical connection to the PLC (no cable
plugged in, cable is defect) or the PLC is
switched off.
290030 This message is issued after reselecting a Reload the data record from the data
screen that contains a recipe display in medium or retain the current values.
which a data record has already been
selected.

290031 While saving, it was detected that a data Overwrite the data record or cancel the
record with the specified number already process.
exists.
290032 While exporting data records, it was detected Overwrite the file cancel the process.
that file with the specified name already
exists.
290033 Confirmation request before deleting data –
records.
290041 A data record or file cannot be saved Delete files no longer required.
because the data medium is full.

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290042 An attempt was made to execute several Trigger the function again after waiting a
downloads/memory functions short period.
simultaneously.
The last action was not executed.
290050 Acknowledgement that the exportation of –
data records has started.
290051 Acknowledgement that the exportation of –
data records has been completed
successfully.
290052 Acknowledgement that the exportation of Ensure that the structure of the data records
data records has been terminated due to on the data medium and the current recipe
errors. structure on the operating unit are identical.
290053 Acknowledgement that the importation of –
data records has been started.
290054 Acknowledgement that the importation of –
data records has been completed
successfully.
290055 Acknowledgement that the importation of Ensure that the structure of the data records
data records has been terminated due to on the data medium and the current recipe
errors. structure on the operating unit are identical.
290056 The value in the specified line/column could Check the specified line/column.
not be read/written without errors.
The action was canceled.
300000 Process monitoring (e.g. with PDiag or Modify the configuration in the CPU.
S7-Graph) has been programmed incorrectly.
More messages are displayed
simultaneously than specified in the technical
data related to the CPU. The CPU cannot
manage subsequent Alarm_S messages
and transfer them to the operating units.
310000 An attempt is being made to print too many Wait until printout of the last active protocol
protocols simultaneously. has been concluded.
Since only one protocol can be printed at a Repeat the print job, if necessary.
time, the print job is rejected.
310001 An error occurred on triggering the printer. Evaluate the additional system message,
The protocol is either not printed or printed related to this message, which is also issued.
with errors. Repeat the print job, if necessary.

1) The optional parameter %1 at the start of the message may contain an identification for the S7 connection
when several S7s are in parallel operation and are connected to diagnostics equipment.
2) A WinCC channel provides the message texts via an interface. This text is issued via this message.
ProTool/Pro RT has no influence on this text.
3) The specified text comes from the component resources.

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Procedure in the case of “internal errors”

Please proceed as follows in the case of all system messages related to “internal
errors”:
1. Start up the operating unit again.
2. Download the configuration again.
3. Switch the operating unit off, stop the PLC and then restart both.
4. If the error occurs again, please contact the SIMATIC Customer Support. Make
reference to the specified error number and message tags.

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What does ESD mean?
Virtually all present-day modules incorporate highly integrated MOS devices or
components. For technological reasons, these electronic components are very
sensitive to overvoltages and consequently therefore to electrostatic discharge:
These devices are referred to in German as Elektrostatisch Gefährdeten
Bauelemente/ Baugruppen: ”EGB”
The more frequent international name is:
”ESD” (Electrostatic Sensitive Device)
The following symbol on plates on cabinets, mounting racks or packages draws
attention to the use of electrostatic sensitive devices and thus to the contact
sensitivity of the assemblies concerned:

ESDs may be destroyed by voltages and energies well below the perception
threshold of persons. Voltages of this kind occur as soon as a device or an
assembly is touched by a person who is not electrostatically discharged . Devices
exposed to such overvoltages cannot immediately be detected as defective in the
majority of cases since faulty behavior may occur only after a long period of
operation.

Precautions against electrostatic discharge

Most plastics are capable of carrying high charges and it is therefore imperative
that they be kept away from sensitive components.
When handling electrostatic sensitive devices, make sure that persons, workplaces
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Handling ESD assemblies

A general rule is that assemblies should be touched only when this cannot be
avoided owing to the work that has to performed on them. Under no circumstances
should you handle printed-circuit boards by touching device pins or circuitry.
You should touch devices only if
you are grounded by permanently wearing an ESD wrist strap or
you are wearing ESD shoes or ESD shoe-grounding protection straps in
conjunction with an ESD floor.
Before you touch an electronic assembly, your body must be discharged. The
simplest way of doing this is to touch a conductive, grounded object immediately
beforehand – for example, bare metal parts of a cabinet, water pipe etc.
Assemblies should not be brought into contact with charge-susceptible and highly
insulating materials such as plastic films, insulating table tops and items of clothing
etc. containing synthetic fibers.
Assemblies should be deposited only on conductive surfaces (tables with an ESD
coating, conductive ESD cellular material, ESD bags, ESD shipping containers).
Do not place assemblies near visual display units, monitors or television sets
(minimum distance to screen > 10 cm).

Measuring and modifying ESD assemblies

Perform measurements on ESD assemblies only when
the measuring instrument is grounded – for example, by means of a protective
conductor – or
the measuring head has been briefly discharged before measurements are
made with a potential-free measuring instrument – for example, by touching a
bare metal control cabinet.
When soldering, use only grounded soldering irons.

Shipping ESD assemblies

Always store and ship assemblies and devices in conductive packing – for
example, metallized plastic boxes and tin cans.
If packing is not conductive, assemblies must be conductively wrapped before they
are packed. You can use, for example, conductive foam rubber, ESD bags,
domestic aluminum foil or paper (never use plastic bags or foils).
With assemblies containing fitted batteries, make sure that the conductive packing
does not come into contact with or short-circuit battery connectors. If necessary,
cover the connectors beforehand with insulating tape or insulating material.

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Target groups
This manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI documentation. The documentation is
aimed at the following target groups:
Newcomers
Users
Configurers
Programmers
Commissioning engineers

How the documentation is organized

The SIMATIC HMI documentation consists of the following components:
User’s Guides for:
– Configuration software
– Runtime software
– Communication between PLCs and operating units
Equipment Manuals for the following operating units:
– SIMATIC PC
– MP (Multi Panel)
– OP (Operator Panel)
– TP (Touch Panel)
– TD (Text Display)
– PP (Push Button Panel)
Online Help on the configuration software
Start-up Guides
First Steps

Overview of complete documentation

The following table provides an overview of the SIMATIC HMI documentation and
shows you when you require the different documents.

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Documentation Target Group Content

First Steps with ProTool Newcomers This documentation guides you step by step through
Product Brief the configuration of
a screen with various objects
changing from one screen to another
a message.
This documentation is available for:
OP 3, OP 5, OP 7, OP 15, OP 17
OP 25, OP 27, OP 35, OP 37, TP 27, TP 37
Windows-based systems
ProTool Configurers Provides information on working with the ProTool/Pro
Configuring configuration software. It contains
Windows-based Systems information on installation
User’s Guide basic principles of configuration
a detailed description of configurable objects and
functions.
This documentation is valid for Windows-based
systems.
ProTool Configurers Provides information on working with the ProTool
Configuring configuration software. It contains
Graphics Displays information on installation
User’s Guide basic principles of configuration
a detailed description of configurable objects and
functions.
This documentation is valid for graphic display
operating units.
ProTool Configurers Provides information on working with the ProTool/Lite
Configuring configuration software. It contains
Text-based Displays information on installation
User’s Guide basic principles of configuration
a detailed description of configurable objects and
functions.
This documentation is valid for text-based display
operating units.
ProTool Configurers Provides information on the configuration computer
Online Help while working with ProTool. Online Help contains
context-sensitive help
detailed instructions and examples
detailed information
all the information from the user guide.
ProTool/Pro Runtime Commissioning Provides information on working with ProTool/Pro
User’s Guide engineers, Runtime software. It contains
Users installation of the ProTool/Pro Runtime visualization
software
commissioning and running the software on
Windows-based systems.

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Copy Protection Commissioning The ProTool/Pro Runtime visualization software is a
Start-up Guide engineers, copyright product. This manual contains information on
Users the installation, repair and uninstallation of
authorizations.
Application Example Newcomers ProTool is supplied with example configurations and
Start-up Guide the corresponding PLC programs. This documentation
describes how you
load the examples onto the operating unit and PLC
run the examples and
upgrade the connection to the PLC to suit your own
specific application.
SIMATIC Panel PC 670 Commissioning Describes the computer unit and operating unit of the
Equipment Manual engineers, SIMATIC Panel PC 670.
Users
MP 270 Commissioning Describes the hardware and the general operation of
Equipment Manual engineers, Windows-based Panels:
TP 170A Users installation and commissioning instructions
Equipment Manual a description of the equipment
operating instructions
instructions for connecting the PLC, printer and
programming computer,
maintenance instructions.
OP 37/Pro Commissioning Describes the hardware, installation and inclusion of
Equipment Manual engineers, upgrades and options for the OP 37/Pro.
Users
TP 27, TP 37 Commissioning Describes the hardware and general operation.
Equipment Manual engineers, It contains
OP 27, OP 37 Users installation and commissioning instructions
Equipment Manual a description of the equipment
OP 25, OP 35, OP 45 instructions for connecting the PLC, printer and
Equipment Manual programming computer,
OP 7, OP 17 operating modes
Equipment Manual
operating instructions
OP 5, OP 15
description of the standard screens supplied with
Equipment Manual
the operating unit and how to use them
TD 17
fitting options
Equipment Manual
maintenance and fitting of spare parts.
OP 3 Commissioning Describes the hardware of the OP3, its general
Equipment Manual engineers, operation and the connection to the SIMATIC S7.
Users,
Programmers
PP 7, PP 17 Commissioning Describes the hardware, installation and
Equipment Manual engineers, commissioning of push-button panels PP 7 and PP 17.
Users

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Communication Programmers Provides information on connecting text-based and
User’s Guide graphics displays to the following PLCs:
SIMATIC S5
SIMATIC S7
SIMATIC 500/505
drivers for other PLCs
This documentation describes the
configuration and parameters required for
connecting the devices to the PLC and the network
user data areas used for exchanging data between
operating unit and PLC.
Communication for Programmers Provides information on connecting Windows-based
Windows-based Systems systems to the following PLCs:
User’s Guide SIMATIC S5
SIMATIC S7
SIMATIC 505
OPC
Allen Bradley PLC-5/SLC 500
Mitsubishi FX
Telemecanique TSX
This documentation describes the
configuration and parameters required for
connecting the devices to the PLC and the network
user data areas used for exchanging data between
operating unit and PLC.
Other PLCs Programmers Provides information on connecting devices to PLCs,
Online Help such as:
OPC
Mitsubishi
Allen Bradley
Telemecanique
Modicon
Omron
SIMATIC WinAC
When the drives are installed, the relevant Online Help
is installed at the same time.
ProAgent for OP Configurers Provides the following information about the ProAgent
User’s Guide optional package (process diagnosis) for OPs
configuring system-specific process diagnosis
detecting, locating the cause of and eliminating
process errors,
customizing standard diagnostic screens supplied
with the software.

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Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of an alarm message on the operating unit confirms that it has
been noted. After acknowledgement, the message disappears from the screen.

Alarm message
Provides information on the operating unit concerning operating errors on the
machine or system connected to the PLC. The message text may also contain
current measured values.
Since alarm messages indicate abnormal operating statues, they must be
acknowledged.

Alarm time
Time interval between the arrival and departure of an alarm message.

Area pointer
Defines a memory area in the PLC for data exchange between the PLC and
operating unit.

Bar graphs
Represent values from the PLC as rectangular areas. This is a way of displaying
filling levels or workpiece numbers, for example, on the operating unit.

Baud rate
Rate of speed at which data is downloaded. Baud rate is specified in Bit/s.

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Blank
Switch off or fade out the screen saver.

Boot
A loading process which downloads the operating system in the working memory
of the operating unit

Configuration
Definition of system-specific default settings, messages and screens using the
configuration software ProTool.

Download
The transfer of run-capable project data to the operating unit. Connect the
operating unit to the configuration computer with a standard cable beforehand.

Download mode
Operating unit operating mode in which data can be downloaded from the
configuration computer to the operating unit (also refer to Download).

Event message
Provides information on the operating unit concerning the operating statuses of the
machine or system connected to the PLC. The message text may also contain
current measured values.

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Fixed window
The window which always appears at the top of the operating unit screen. The
content of the fixed window is independent of the screen currently open.

Flash memory
Programmable memory which can be electrically deleted and written to again
segment-by-segment.

Half Brightness Life

The period of time after which the brightness tube only achieves 50% of the
original value.

Help text
Configurable, additional information on messages, screens and fields. The help
text concerning an alarm message can, for example, contain information on the
cause of the fault and methods of elimination.

Icon
Configured graphic symbol identifying the function of a function key.

Input field
Enables the user to enter values which are subsequently downloaded to the PLC.

Logout time
Configurable interval of time after which the password level is reset to zero when
the operating unit is not used.

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Message arrival
Time at which a message was triggered by the PLC or operating unit.

Message departure
Time at which a message was withdrawn by the PLC.

Message event
Message events consist of:
S Message arrival
S Message acknowledgement
S Message departure

Message indicator
A graphical symbol displayed on the operating unit when at least one alarm
message is present .

Message logging
Printout of alarm and event messages parallel to their display on the operating unit
display.

Multi Panel
Multi-functional, configurable operating unit with graphics display and WindowsR
CE operating system for operating and monitoring machines and systems.

Normal operation
Operating unit operating mode in which messages are displayed and screens can
be operated.

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Operator Panel
Operating unit which can be configured for operating and monitoring machines and
systems.

Output field
Displays current values from the PLC on the operating unit.

Password
A character string which must be entered on the operating unit before a protected
function can be activated. Each password is assigned to a password level.

Password level
Defines the user’s rights. The rights are in hierarchical steps from Level 0 (lowest
level) to Level 9 (highest level). The password level linked to the password
allocates the rights to execute functions on the operating unit belonging to that
level or lower.

PCL
Hewlett Packard (Printer Control Language).

PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
Joint operation of computer companies with the aim of defining one international
standard for memory cards and PC expansion cards. Cooperation with JEIDA.

PLC
General term for units and systems with which the operating unit communicates
(e.g. SIMATIC S7 or PC).

PLC job
PLC jobs can be used by the PLC to trigger functions on the operating unit, e.g.
display a screen.

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Power-up test
Checks the status of the CPU and memory each time the power is switched on.

Print screen
Printout of a copy of the screen contents.

Process screen
The display of process values and process progress on the operating unit in the
form of screens, which may contain graphics, texts and values.

Programmable controller
PLC from the SIMATIC S5 series (e.g. AG S5-115U/135U).

Programmable system
PLC from the SIMATIC S7 series (SIMATIC S7-200/300/400).

ProTool
Full graphics based configuration software for the whole SIMATIC HMI unit range
and for Windows-based systems.

Remaining buffer
Configurable size of the message buffer. In the case of buffer overflow, the
operating unit deletes message events until the configured remaining buffer
capacity is reached.

RS232
Standard interface for serial data transfer at a defined voltage level. Transmitter
and receiver are electrically connected.

RS485
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Screen
A screen displays all the logically related process data on the operating unit,
whereby the individual values can be modified.

Selection field
Contains a list of entries from which one can be selected on the operating unit.

Start screen
The first screen, which automatically appears after theoperating unit has started
up.

Status button
The Status button is a configurable display and operating element which can have
one of two states: ON and OFF, i.e. touched and untouched. Text or graphics
can be configured for both states which then appear on the Status buto

Status/Force tag
Screen object with which individual address areas in the connected SIMATIC S5 or
SIMATIC S7 can be accessed for reading and writing directly from the operating
unit.

Superuser
A user with permissions to trigger functions of the highest password level. The
superuser has access to all the operating unit functions.

System message
Provides information on the operating unit concerning internal statuses of the
operating unit and PLC.

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Tag
A defined memory location in which values can be read from and written to. This
can be performed from the PLC or via the operating unit. Depending on whether
the tag is linked to the PLC or not, a distinction is made between “global” tags
(process tags) and “local” tags.

Touch panel
This is an operating unit without a keyboard. The touch panel (abbreviated to TP)
is operated via the contact-sensitive screen elements.

Trend curve
Represents values from the PLC on the screen as a continuous line or bar.

TTY
Standard interface for serial data transfer at a defined current level. Transmitter
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A Configuration
Load, 3-2
Acknowledgement, on touching, 4-3
Simulation, 3-7
Adjust_Contrast, Function, 6-4
Test, 3-7
Air discharge, A-4
Configuration computer, 1-3, 7-5
Ambient conditions, A-3
Connect, 7-7
Angle of inclination, 7-2, A-3
Configuration menu, 3-5, 6-3
Approvals, A-5
Configuration options, 7-5
Area of use, 1-1
Configuration phase, 1-3
Area Pointer, Date/Time PLC, 5-6
Configuration software, 1-2
Arrangement, Connection elements, 8-3
Configure, Interface IF1B, 7-9
Assignment of interfaces, B-1
Conflict, Compatibility, 3-2, 3-3, 10-1
Authorization, 5-7
Connect
Automatic downloading, 3-4
Configuration computer, 7-7
PLC, 7-8
Connecting, Power supply, 7-6
B Connection
Back–lighting, Screen, 1-4, A-2 To configuration computer, 7-7
Bar graph, 5-2 To PLC, 6-2, 7-8
Barometric pressure, A-3 Connection elements, 8-3
Burst interference, A-4 Connections, Electrical, 7-4
Connector pin–out, B-1
Contact discharge, A-4
C Contrast, 2-1
Set, 6-3
Cable cross–section, 7-6
Cross–section, Power supply, 7-6
Cables, 7-4
cUL approval, A-5
Calibration screen, 6-3
Cut–out, Installation, A-2
Change_mode, Function, 6-2
Changed, event, 5-3
Character, delete, 4-5
Character alignment, 4-5 D
Characters, enter, 4-5 Data, Technical, A-1
Cleaning, Unit, 9-1 Date and Time, 5-6
Cleaning agents, 9-1 Decimal point, entering, 4-5
Clock frequency, 1-4, A-2 Degree of protection, 1-1, 7-2, A-2
Commissioning, 3-1 DEL, 4-5
Communication, 2-1 Depth, Installation, A-2
Communication options, 8-4 Description, Unit, 8-1
Compatibility conflict, 3-2, 3-3, 10-1 Digits, enter, 4-5
Condensation, 7-2 DIL switch, 7-5, 7-9, 8-3
Conduction, RF, A-4 Dimensions, 8-2, A-2

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Discharge, Static, A-4 H

Display, 1-4, A-2
Half Brightness Life, 1-4
Set contrast, 6-3
Hazardous area, A-5
Documentation, E-1
Hexadecimal digits, enter, 4-5
Download, Operating mode, 6-2
Housing, A-2
Download mode, 3-3
Humidity, A-3
options, 3-5
Dynamic screen partitions, 4-6
I
E IF1A interface, Assignment, B-1
IF1B interface, Assignment, B-1
Electrical connections, 7-4
Initial startup, 3-2
Electrical Installation, 7-4
Input
EMC–compatible installation, 7-4
cancel, 4-5
ENTER, 4-5
confirm, 4-5
Entering, Values, 4-4
Input field, 4-4, 5-2
ESC, 4-5
Installation, 7-1
ESD Guidelines, D-1
Configuration computer, 7-7
Event messages, 5-5
Electrical, 7-4
Events, 5-3
In front panels, 7-3
External dimensions, A-2
Mechanical, 7-2
PLC, 7-8
Installation conditions, 7-2
F Installation location, 1-1, 7-2
Filter criteria, Message view, 5-6 Interface Assignment, B-1
Fixation, 7-3 Interfaces, 1-4, 8-3
Flash memory, A-2 Configure IF1B, 7-9
FM Approval, A-5 IF1A, 7-7, 7-8
Front panel, Thickness, 7-2, 8-2 IF1B, 7-7, 7-8
Front view, TP27–6, 8-2 Interference–free, 7-4
Functionality, 2-1 Introduction, 1-1
Functions Irradiation, RF, A-4
Adjust_Contrast, 6-4 Isolation, Electrical, 7-6
Change_mode, 6-2
Logoff_User, 5-7
Logon_User, 5-7 L
Touch_Calibration, 6-4
LCD type, A-2
Fuse, A-2
Limit value monitoring, 2-1
Limit values, 4-5
Literature, 1-4, E-1
G Load, Configuration, 3-2
General operation, 4-1 Location, A-3
Graphic, 5-2 Logoff, 5-7
Grounding, 7-6 Logoff time, 5-7
Grounding connection, 7-5, 7-6, 8-3 Logoff_User, Function, 5-7
Grounding screw, 7-6 Logon, 5-7
Guidelines Logon_User, Function, 5-7
EEC, A-3 Low–voltage, 7-6
ESD, D-1

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M Operating system update, 10-1

Operation
Maintenance, 9-1
general, 4-1
Manual downloading, 3-3
Screen objects, 5-1
Mechanical installation, 7-2
Unauthorized, 5-7
Memory, 1-4, A-2
Operation acknowledgement, 4-3
configuration, 2-1
Optimization, Contrast, 6-3
Message acquisition, 2-1
Output field, 5-2
Message arrival, 5-5
Overheating, 7-2
Message category, C-2
Message departure, 5-5
Message events, 5-5
Message number, C-1 P
Message view, 5-2, 5-6 Password protection, 2-1, 5-7
Messages, 2-1, 5-5 PC, 1-3
Model, Overview, 1-4 connection, 7-7
Monochrome, 1-4, A-2 Pin array, 7-6
Mounting cut–out, 7-3, 8-2, A-2 Pin assignment, B-1
Mounting depth, A-2 Plan view, TP27–6, 8-2
Move input position PLC, 7-5
left, 4-5 Connect, 7-8
right, 4-5 Plug connections, 7-4
MPI, 2-1 Pocket calculator format, 4-5
Power cables, 7-4
Power consumption, A-2
N Power supply, 7-5, 7-6, 8-3, A-2
Power supply unit, 7-6
Noise immunity, A-4
Principles, Entering Values, 4-4
Number, Messages, 2-1
Process control phase, 1-3
Numeric keypad
Processor type, 1-4, A-2
changing sign, 4-5
PROFIBUS–DP, 7-5, 7-7, 7-8
entering decimal point, 4-5
Protection, Password, 5-7
Protective foil, 9-1
ProTool, 1-2
O PTUpdate, Utility program, 10-1
Off state, Status button, 5-3 PU, 1-3
Offline, Operating mode, 6-2 connection, 7-7
OnButtonDown, event, 5-3 Pulse modulation, A-4
OnButtonUp, Event, 5-3 Push button, Status button, 5-3
Online, Operating mode, 6-2
Operate, touch element, 4-2
Operating, Screens, 4-6 R
Operating concept, 4-2
Radio interference, A-4
Operating mode
Radio interference level, A-4
Download, 6-2
Rated voltage, A-2
Offline, 6-2
Recommissioning, 3-3
Online, 6-2
Relative humidity, A-3
Setting, 6-2
Resolution, Display, 1-4, A-2
Operating Screens, 4-6
RF conduction, A-4
Operating system, A-2

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RTS signal, 7-9

T
S Target groups, E-1
Screen, A-2 Technical Data, A-1
Set contrast, 6-3 Terminal block, 7-6
Screen area, Display, 1-4, A-2 Test, Configuration, 3-7
Screen calibration, perform, 6-3 Text, static, 5-2
Screen objects, 4-6 Thickness, Front panel, 7-2, 8-2
operating, 5-1 Time and date, 5-6
Overview, 5-2 Torque, 7-3
Screen partitions, 4-6 Touch calibration, 2-1
Screen settings, 2-1 Touch element
Screw–type clamp, 7-3 Definition, 4-2
Seal, 7-2, 7-3 operating, 4-2
Serial zero modem cable, 10-1 Touch_Calibration, Function, 6-4
Settings Transients, A-2
Calibration of the screen, 6-3
Contrast, 6-3
Operating mode, 6-2 U
System, 6-1
UL Approval, A-5
Shock loading, A-3
Unauthorized use, 5-7
Side view, TP27–6, 8-2
Unit Description, 8-1
Sign, changing, 4-5
Unit dimensions, 8-2
Signal lines, 7-4
Update, Operating system, 10-1
SIMATIC HMI documentation, E-1
Upkeep, 9-1
SIMATIC S7, 2-1
Utility program, PTUpdate, 10-1
Simulator, 3-7
Software, 1-4, A-2
Standard cable, 7-7
Standards, A-3 V
Start downloading automatically, 3-4 Ventilation slits, 7-2
Start downloading manually, 3-3 Vibration, A-3
Start menu, 3-5 Visual acknowledgement, 4-3
Start screen, 3-2, 3-3
Static discharge, A-4
Static screen partitions, 4-6 W
Status button, 5-2, 5-3
Weight, A-2
Structure of the documentation, E-1
Windows CE, 1-1, A-2
Sub–D socket, B-1
Working memory, 1-4, A-2
Sunlight, 7-2
Switch, Status button, 5-3
Switch settings, DIL switch, 7-9
Synchronize, Date/Time, 5-6 Z
System keyboard, 4-4 Zero modem cable, 10-1
System messages, 5-5
List, C-1

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