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3.4 STEP 7 V5

SITOP UPS1600 / UPS1100

Operating Instructions, 05.2014, C98130-A7628-A1-4-7629

3.4

STEP 7 V5

UPS1600 can be used with STEP 7 V5 from Version 5.4 and higher.

In STEP 7 V5 , SITOP UPS1600 can be integrated in projects, parameterized and

diagnosed.

Note

STEP 7 V5 and UPS Manager cannot simultaneously access the UPS. It is not permissible

that UPS Manager service runs whileSTEP 7 V5 is being accessed.

3.4.1

Installing the generic station description file (GSD)

To use SITOP UPS1600 , in STEP 7 V5 , you must install the appropriate generic station

description file (GSD). The GSD file is available on our SITOP home page

(http://www.siemens.de/sitop-usv) or directly under

(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/75854605).

Preconditions

● STEP 7 V5 has been opened and a project has been created.

● At least one station has been added.

● You know where the GSD data have been saved.

Procedure

1. Download the GSD file from the Internet.

2. Close all stations in HW Config.

3. Select the "Options > Install GSD files" menu command.

The "Install GSD files" dialog opens.

4. Select the GSD file and click on the "Install" button.

Note

If the file could not be installed or a fault occurred during the installation, STEP 7 creates

a log file. You can open this log file by clicking on the "Display log" button.

5. In the "Options" menu, click on "Update Catalog".

The installed devices are imported into the module catalog and can then be integrated in the

project. You can find the UPS1600 in the Hardware catalog , under "Further field devices /

PROFINET IO > I/O".