Drive faceplate

The functionality for the mining industry supplied in the form of the MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD software packages is integrated into the system structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 during the installation, and can be classified as follows:

• Engineering components with function block libraries specifically tailored to the mining industry
• Automation components for open-loop/closed-loop control with communications components for the controller connection
• HMI components with:
  • Redundancy and archiving functions
  • Library for all control system objects with information, diagnostic, and multimedia dialogs
  • Alarm system with industry-specific service functions
  • Diagnostic system for fast recognition of faults and reduction of downtimes
  • Additional functions such as signal tracking and signal status information
  • APL-style design
• Web-compatible visualization of process displays and faceplates
• Management information: listing and statistics functions as well as long-term archiving
• Technological interfaces for linking technological add-on modules which are not part of the MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD product spectrum (as well as products from other manufacturers)

Message display with sector-specific information and message selection area

It is especially worth noting the extensive multimedia support, e.g. by means of:

• Video sequences for operating and service personnel
• Showing of pictures in process screens
• Integration of AutoCAD drawings (DXF format)
• Integration of plant plans
• Context-sensitive provision of information depending on place and time

Object-based information area with I/O information

Notes on delivery

MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD is currently available as Version 8.0.

MINERALS AUTOMATION STANDARD V8.0 can be used on system platform SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 incl. update 1. SIMATIC PCS 7 is not included in the CEMAT scope of delivery and instead must be ordered separately where required (see Catalog ST PCS 7).