Hi,
I have a few questions in relation to a new project I must design. Sorry if a little vague on existing hardware, but it's all the information I have for the time being. I have attached a sketch of the network hardware, and I will try to give all information clearly
The old:
OK, first I have an existing S7 31x CPU programmed with S7 V5.x. This has only an MPI connection.
The new:
Two new S7-315 CPU connected via Profibus, programmed with TIA S7 Professional V13 SP1 Update 1. Connected to each CPU will be a PC with RT. Also a TP-1900 Comfort panel will be added to the old cabinet, programmed with WinCC Advanced V13 SP1 Update 1 .
There will be addtional nodes communicating to the PLCS over Profibus.
Option 1:
I would like one of the new PLCS to be the Master.
If I add a Profibus card to the old Cpu can I easily implement this into my new project, and get all information I require from it? Leaving the old program relatively untouched.
Option 2:
Replace the old CPU for one with Profibus capability and migrate the program to TIA V13, and update.
Is there a lot of re-programming involved after migrating a project from S7V5.x to TIA?
Additionally:
I have three different RT devices, two with PC RT and a comfort panel. I would like to have the same project on each one. When developing the screens in WinCC Advanced V13 for this, do I have to make each of these individually or can I copy paste to each device?
Should I connect all RT devices on ProfiNet from the Master CPU?
Or is it possible to connect each PC RT with each new CPU and then add the comfort panel to Profibus.
Ok, I hope that is clear what I'm trying to achieve. If not just ask. I would appreciate any advice, Thanks in advance!!
Traloch
I have a few questions in relation to a new project I must design. Sorry if a little vague on existing hardware, but it's all the information I have for the time being. I have attached a sketch of the network hardware, and I will try to give all information clearly
The old:
OK, first I have an existing S7 31x CPU programmed with S7 V5.x. This has only an MPI connection.
The new:
Two new S7-315 CPU connected via Profibus, programmed with TIA S7 Professional V13 SP1 Update 1. Connected to each CPU will be a PC with RT. Also a TP-1900 Comfort panel will be added to the old cabinet, programmed with WinCC Advanced V13 SP1 Update 1 .
There will be addtional nodes communicating to the PLCS over Profibus.
Option 1:
I would like one of the new PLCS to be the Master.
If I add a Profibus card to the old Cpu can I easily implement this into my new project, and get all information I require from it? Leaving the old program relatively untouched.
Option 2:
Replace the old CPU for one with Profibus capability and migrate the program to TIA V13, and update.
Is there a lot of re-programming involved after migrating a project from S7V5.x to TIA?
Additionally:
I have three different RT devices, two with PC RT and a comfort panel. I would like to have the same project on each one. When developing the screens in WinCC Advanced V13 for this, do I have to make each of these individually or can I copy paste to each device?
Should I connect all RT devices on ProfiNet from the Master CPU?
Or is it possible to connect each PC RT with each new CPU and then add the comfort panel to Profibus.
Ok, I hope that is clear what I'm trying to achieve. If not just ask. I would appreciate any advice, Thanks in advance!!
Traloch