Intelligent Editors

Whether direct on-line diagnosis, simply adding of Technology objects or the library concept for time-saving and efficient reusing of data - these and many further functions make their contribution for the new dimension in the engineering.



On-line test and diagnosis
Only a single mouse-click is needed to go online, even if a project has not been loaded. Once online, the project’s online and offline status are immediately compared to detect possible differences. Differences or conflicts are clearly displayed, as different engineering modules can be opened in both online and offline status.

Adding technology objects
Adding technology objects is only a mouse-click away as well. While adding new objects such as a PID controller, respective settings are displayed in the engineering system‘s “Add new object” window. The object may be named according to its function. When fine-tuning various objects the user is supported with a function description and may obtain additional information via help online. Once all information has been assigned, the new object is opened in the editor right away if required.

Controller Programming
Intelligent functions support the user and reduce errors. Configuration and modification of program modules is easy and efficient with only little information to put in. Frequently used commands can even be stored in a favorites list and the entire engineering modules can be copied and added to programs of other controllers; new symbols are automatically added.
Changes can be made very quick. With a single click, functional modules can be altered subsequently. The modules may be saved, even if not all symbols or I/Os have been assigned. The symbols can also be altered within the user program. It is also easy to configure and modify junctions.

Integrated HMI
SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic includes the powerful HMI software WinCC for efficient programming and configuring of SIMATIC Basic Panels. Efficient engineering means, for example: direct use of controller process values in the HMI project using intelligent drag and drop functionality. HMI is part of the entire project which means that consistent HMI data is always guaranteed. Connections between HMI and PLC can be centrally defined. Several templates can be created and assigned to other screens. Completely integrated HMI functionality makes configuring the Basic Panels very easy, highly powerful and efficient at the same time.

Additional information:

SIMATIC S7-1200 SIMATIC Basic Panels