The blocks of the SIMOCODE pro library for SIMATIC PCS 7 are suitable for SIMOCODE pro devices on the PROFIBUS DP which are operated either directly following a PROFIBUS DP master system (standard automation systems) or following a Y?link (fault-tolerant automation systems).

The SIMOCODE pro block library for SIMATIC PCS 7 V8, which is based on the Advanced Process Library (APL), also supports the integration of SIMOCODE pro V PN via PROFINET IO (on a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS Single Station as well as one-sided, system-redundant I/O on a SIMATIC PCS 7 AS Redundancy Station).

Display of statistical data in APL design

The optional measured value and statistics block makes available numerous measured values and statistics information of the SIMOCODE pro motor management system in addition to the comprehensive diagnostics information.

The time stamp block permits the use of the time stamping function of the SIMOCODE pro V connected to PROFIBUS DP for SIMATIC PCS 7. It transfers the signals already provided with a time stamp in the device to the automation system, and enters them into the operator station's message list.

The library blocks support all SIMOCODE pro control functions:

• Overload (OVL)
• Direct starter, soft starter (DIR, SOFT)
• Reversing starter, soft starter with reversing starter (REV, SOFT)
• Star-delta (STAR)
• Star-delta with direction reversal (REVS)
• Dahlander, pole-changing switch (DAHL, POL)
• Dahlander, pole changing switch with direction reversal (DAHL REV, POL REV)
• Valve, positioner (VALVE, POS)
• Circuit breaker (CB)

License information

The engineering software of the SIMOCODE pro block library for SIMATIC PCS 7 is supplied with two licenses, both of which correspond to the single license type:

• Engineering license for configuration on one engineering station
• Runtime license for execution of AS blocks in one automation system

A runtime license is also required for each additional automation system in which the AS blocks are executed. In contrast to the engineering software, the CD with the software and documentation is not included in the scope of delivery of separately ordered runtime licenses.

The Engineering Software Migration V7-V8 enables upgrade of a SIMOCODE pro block library for SIMATIC PCS 7 with Engineering Software V7 (tailored to the PCS 7 Standard Library) for use with SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0, V8.1 and V8.2. An installation requirement for the Engineering Software Migration V7-V8 is the engineering license for the Engineering Software V7. This enables the Engineering Software Migration V7-V8 to be installed directly under SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.x . It is not necessary to install the Engineering Software V7 beforehand.