User Manual

Building automation and control tasks are solved with the aid of both block libraries.
The user receives a package of specially designed building automation and control
software blocks for all aspects of building automation and control. In addition to
universally employable functions such as binary processing, analog processing, control
and signal processing, this includes complex technical building functions such as
scheduling, twin pump control, heating curve. The standard block SICLIMAT library
includes optimization functions such as heating time optimization, heat volume
calculation, enthalpy calculation, summer night ventilation.
LINUX is the operating system for the SICLIMAT engineering tool. An Oracle database
is used to archive and administer data. VMware allows the SICLIMAT engineering tool
to operate in its own pane under Windows, making it possible to switch between the
two operating systems with a simple click of the mouse.
Hardware requirements
Reference hardware:
1. SIMATIC programming device Power-PG.
2. Fujitsu Siemens notebook Lifebook S.
The following hardware requirements must be met when using other devices:
Minimum requirements Recommended
CPU frequency
800 MHz > 1.2 GHz
Monitor
1024 x 768 > 1280 x 1024
RAM
512 MB > 1 GB
Available disk space
4 GB > 100 GB
Diskette drive 3.5 " Yes Yes
Optical drive
CD-ROM DVD/CD-R/W
Interfaces Serial, MPI or USB
Parallel or USB
Ethernet,
2 x USB
Operating system
Windows XP Prof Windows XP Prof
Accessories
Accessory: Dongle
A USB or parallel dongle is required depending on the device features. A printer cannot
be operated when the parallel dongle is attached.
Accessory: VMware Workstation 6.0
The software package VMware Workstation 6.0 allows LINUX operating system to
operate in a pane under Windows and is always required when the device is used as a
Windows Office PC or together with STEP 7.
Accessory: STEP 7
We recommend installing the STEP 7 package when using the X-PG to load and
test the automation station as well. This allows all the engineering to take place
on one device.
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