Specific functional and performance features of SIMATIC PCS 7 PowerControl

Engineering station and operator station functions (OS single station/OS server) of the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system have been expanded by SIMATIC PCS 7 PowerControl.

Functional and performance features for SIMATIC PCS 7 Engineering

• Object library with function blocks, symbols (small and large) and faceplates
• Object-oriented type-instance concept
• Automatic generation of the objects for the operator station
• Integration of new devices by importing their IEC 61850 Device Description (ICD)
• Additives library with technological blocks for electrical equipment such as feeders, machines, transformers, cables, busbars
• Use of the IED time stamp even for associated values from other sources

Functional and performance features for SIMATIC PCS 7 process control

• Faceplates for SIPROTEC protective devices in the SIMATIC PCS 7 APL style (look&feel)
• Standardized behavior in the case of alarms, messages, and operator control and monitoring
• Diagnostics functionality for every IED
• Reading and storing IED fault records; analysis with external tools

Example of a plant display for medium-voltage switchgear with trend window and faceplate of a medium-voltage motor