Lenze Engineer v2.21 - Manual (Page 89)

Lenze · Engineer · 2.13 EN - 10/2014
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Establishing an online connection
Going online
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6.2.1.9 Gateway Siemens - STEP 7 Communication Server (available by call in STEP 7)
The »Engineer« internally provides a interface for communication purposes via TCI.
Standard procedure - example: PROFIBUS bus system
This section provides information about the basic steps which are required to be able to use the
"STEP 7 Communication Server" bus connection in the »Engineer«.
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How to proceed:
1. Create a new project in the »Engineer« including the desired modules, axes and
components.  Getting started: creating a project ( 30)
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Note!
To be able to select TCI as bus connection, the »Engineer« must be called from the »STEP
7« software by Siemens.
• That way, the »Engineer« then provides the "STEP 7 Communication Server" bus
connection.
Please assure yourself that the used Siemens PLC supports the TCI function! Further
information is provided e.g. in the Siemens support database.
Components Version
Controller
Communication module
Technology application
Firmware
Inverter Drives 8400 StateLine
PROFIBUS module
TA - actuating drive speed
03.00.00
1.0
1.0
Servo Drives 9400 HighLine
PROFIBUS module
TA - actuating drive speed
05.00.42
1.0
03.0.3
Software
• Lenze »Engineer« 2.9
• Siemens »STEP 7« 5.4 (SP4)
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Note!
The following description refers to the stated versions. Depending on the version,
individual steps of this description may be irrelevant, or additional steps may be
required.