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SIMATIC
Field PG P4
Manual
Edition 08/2004
A5E00180080-04
Preface, Contents
Important Notes
Getting Familiarized with the
SIMATIC Field PG P4
Configuring And Operating The
SIMATIC Field PG P4
SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions
Configuring the SIMATIC
Field PG P4
Error Diagnostics
Hardware Information
Reinstallation of the Software
Appendices
ESD Guidelines
Technical Specifications
Glossary, Index
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  • Page 1 SIMATIC Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Configuring And Operating The Field PG P4 SIMATIC Field PG P4 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions Manual Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Error Diagnostics Hardware Information Reinstallation of the Software...
  • Page 2 Trademarks SIMATIC, SIMATIC HMI and SIMATIC NET are registered trademarks of SIEMENS AG. Third parties using for their own purposes any other names in this document which refer to trademarks might infringe upon the rights of the trademark owners.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Where is this Manual Valid? This manual is valid for all supplied variations of the SIMATIC Field PG P4 and describes the state of delivery as of August 2004. Certifications, Standards and Approvals...
  • Page 4 This chapter also contains instructions for working with submodules and memory cards for programmable logic controllers and additional interfaces. Expansion Chapter 4 describes how to expand your SIMATIC Field PG P4 (for example, installation of memory expansions). Please observe the safety instructions in this section.
  • Page 5 Trainingscenter Siemens offers a number of training courses to familiarize you with the SIMATIC S7 automation system. Please contact your regional training center or our central training center in D 90327 Nuremberg, Germany for details.
  • Page 6 Fax: +49 (180) 5050-223 E-Mail: simatic.hotline@ E-Mail: adsupport.asia@ E-Mail: adsupport@ sea.siemens.com siemens.com siemens.com GMT: +8:00 GMT: +1:00 GMT: –5:00 The languages of the SIMATIC Hotlines and the authorization hotline are generally German and English. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 7 • A forum, where users and experts from all over the world exchange their experiences. • Your local representative for Automation & Drives via our representatives database. • Information on field service, repairs, spare parts and more under “Services”. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 8 Preface SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual viii A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ..... Unpacking and Setting Up the SIMATIC Field PG P4 ....
  • Page 10 ........Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 .
  • Page 11 ..............Index-1 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 12 Contents SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 13: Important Notes

    • Always pull the power plug and disconnect the battery before connecting or disconnecting modules (containing ESDs). • Touch modules fitted with ESDs by their edges only. • Never touch wiring posts or printed conductors on modules (containg ESDs). SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 14: Certificates, Directives And Declarations

    Postfach 1963 D-92209 Amberg Tel.: 09621 80 3283 Fax: 09621 80 3278 Observing the Setup Guidelines The setup guidelines and notes on safety given in the manual must be observed on startup and during operation. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 15: Certification For The Usa, Canada And Australia

    Security One of the following markings on a device is indicative of the corresponding approval: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to the UL 60950 standard, 3rd Edition. Canadian Standard Association (CSA) to Standard C22.2. No. 60950 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 16 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australia AS/NZS 3548 This product meets the requirements of the Standard. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 17: Cleaning And Transporting The Field Pg

    • Pack the Field PG and all accessories into the supplied rucksack case if you are going to transport it over greater distances. You should use the original package for the shipment of the programming device. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 18 Important Notes SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 19: Getting Familiarized With The Simatic Field Pg P4

    This chapter briefly presents the most important components of the SIMATIC Field PG P4. Get familiarized with these elements before you start to commission the PG. Chapter Overview Section Description Page Components of the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Keyboard Touchpad 2-13 LED displays 2-14 On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button)

  • Page 20: Components Of The Simatic Field Pg P4

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Components of the SIMATIC Field PG P4 View with closed display 1 System LEDs The system LEDs (battery status , device , drives , MPI/DP MPI/DP and Memory Card ) indicate the status of the battery, unit, drives, MPI/DP and Memory Card interface.

  • Page 21: Keyboard

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Front view with open display 1 Display The Field PG P4’S 14.1” TFT display has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) or 1400 x 1050 pixels (SXGA+) with up to 256k colors.
  • Page 22 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 5 Touchpad The Touchpad has a pressure sensitive surface for precise mouse pointer positioning. 6 On/Off button (Power Button) Use the On/Off pushbutton to switch on the Field PG P4 (into active state) or to switch it from active to inactive state (Off, Standby or Hibernate).
  • Page 23 4 MPI/DP Multipoint Interface The MPI/DP interface is isolated from line potential. You can use it to connect the SIMATIC Field PG P4 to an S7 automation system or to a PROFIBUS network. 5 VGA Here you can connect an appropriate external monitor.

  • Page 24: Optical Drive

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 View of the right side 1 Optical drive Depending on the device configuration, it can come with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW or a RW drive. For example, you can read the electronic manual of the supplied ”Backup PG”...
  • Page 25 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 View of the left side 1 Opening for the Kensington lock Opening for the connection of a security cable. You can protect your PG against theft by locking the cable to a writing desk or any other heavy appliance.
  • Page 26 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Bottom view 1 Rechargeable battery The supplied rechargeable battery is installed behind a cover. The rechargeable battery (Lithium-Ion) makes the device portable, independent of an external power supply. The battery pack also prevents data loss in case of power failure. Use the recharchable battery supplied with the device only.
  • Page 27 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Keyboard Keyboard Layout The keyboard is split into the following areas: • Alphanumeric or typewriter keyboard with special keys • Function keys • Cursor control keys. Repeat Function All the keys on the keyboard are of the autorepeat type. The character is repeated as long as the key is pressed.

  • Page 28: Special Keys

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Special Keys The special keys in the alphanumeric keyboard have the following functions: Function Backspace key This key moves the cursor one space to the left and deletes the character at this position.

  • Page 29: Cursor Keys

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Function ALT Key (combination key) This key is only used in combination with other keys. For example, you can enter the hexadecimal value of an ASCII character using this key and the numeric keypad for example, F + ALT + 132 corresponds to “ä...
  • Page 30 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Numeric Keypad with Fn Key By pressing F and one of these keys, the numbers and characters can be used provided Num Lock is switched on. & / :Ö > : / –...

  • Page 31: Touchpad

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Touchpad Definition The Touchpad is an input device for cursor control and menu operation (with mouse operation) in numerous programs. You can move the cursor to any screen position by touch. A left button click on sets the mark. The right button assignment varies, depending on the user program.

  • Page 32: Led Displays

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 LED displays Keyboard LEDs LED displays for the Num-Lock, Shift-Lock and Scroll-Lock keys. They indicate the current status of the shift keys. Meaning of the keyboard LEDs Symbol Meaning green Num-Lockon Num-Lock off...

  • Page 33: On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button)

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button) Switching the Field PG P4 On Hold the On/Off button (Power Button) down for approx. 1 second to switch on the device. Switching the Field PG P4 Off...
  • Page 34 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Caution The Field PG P4 supports different operating modes, according to the settings in the Windows power options. The power options are preset at the factory in such a way that the device always switches to defined operating modes (On, Standby, Hibernate, Off).

  • Page 35: Drives

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Drives 2.6.1 Floppy Disk Drive You can use 3.5 disks (with 1.44 Mbytes or 720 Kbytes of memory). Handling Diskettes Access to the floppy drive is displayed by the drive’s status indicator and on the status indicator for external devices at the front of the keyboard.

  • Page 36: Optical Drive

    Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 2.6.3 Optical Drive Depending on the device configuration, it can come with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW or a RW drive. For example, you can read the electronic manual of the supplied Backup PG DVD with this drive.
  • Page 37 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Additional Software To be attain the full functionality of the DVD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD RW drive, additional software (DVD player or burner software) is necessary. You can find it on the CD included in the delivery of the device. To install the software place the CD in the drive and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 38: External Power Unit And Battery

    External Power Unit and Battery External Power Unit External power supply for the SIMATIC Field PG P4 for operation on 120 V or 230 V power supply networks. The voltage range is selected automatically. With line operation the integrated battery is charged at the same time. The connecting cable for the SIMATIC Field PG P4 is installed fixed on the external power supply.
  • Page 39 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Battery The supplied rechargeable battery is installed behind a cover. The rechargeable battery (Lithium-Ion) makes the device portable, independent of an external power supply. The battery pack also prevents data loss in case of power failure. Use the rechargeable battery supplied with the device only.
  • Page 40 Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The rechargeable battery has a typical service life of 300 charging cycles, i.e. under normal conditions of use it can be charged and discharged within six months after you have purchased the PG. Capacity loss beyond this time is technology–related, and warranty is therefore excluded by all manufacturers of...

  • Page 41: Configuring And Operating The Simatic Field Pg P4

    What Does This Chapter Contain? The chapter below describes all tasks required to successfully set up your workplace. These include: • initial steps for commissioning your SIMATIC Field PG P4, • working with battery operation and replacing the battery, • connecting peripheral devices, •...

  • Page 42: Unpacking And Setting Up The Simatic Field Pg P4

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Unpacking and Setting Up the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Unpacking Your SIMATIC Field PG P4 Unpack your SIMATIC Field PG P4 as follows: 1. Remove the packing. 2. Do not throw the original packing away. Keep it if you need to transport the device at a later time.
  • Page 43 Setting up your SIMATIC Field PG P4 Find a comfortable and safe working position for your SIMATIC Field PG P4. 1. Put the SIMATIC Field PG P4 down on its base on an even surface at a comfortable working height and distance.

  • Page 44: Connecting To The Power Supply

    Fig. 3-2 Power supply connection Warning The SIMATIC Field PG P4 must only be operated with the provided power supply unit and/or battery pack. The external power supply must not be covered up (risk of over-heating). For reasons of safety you must use the patch cord and power supply that is included in the delivery.

  • Page 45: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation Battery Operation If not connected to an external power supply unit, the SIMATIC Field PG P4 can be operated with the internal battery pack. 1. Switch on the device. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged before you start work.
  • Page 46 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Disposal of Used Batteries Lithium-Ion batteries can be recycled. Their components can be used as raw materials for new batteries or other products. Effective recycling of batteries is only possible when the used batteries are collected according to type.
  • Page 47 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Performing a Calibration Cycle Broadly speaking, the procedure for a calibration cycle is as follows: 1. Before starting battery calibration, you have to select SIMATIC battery calibration under Control Panel > Power Options, than deactivate the options Activate battery alarm when power level reaches in the tab Alarms under Control Panel >...

  • Page 48: Commissioning

    3.4.1 Cold Start of the SIMATIC Field PG P4 When powering up the SIMATIC Field PG P4 for the first time the operating system is set up automatically (depending on the version delivered: Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional). Please proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 49 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Startup under Windows Once you have entered the requisite information and configured the operating system the PG is rebooted. The Welcome screen helps you to get familiar with the Desktop - user interface.

  • Page 50: Restart Of The Simatic Field Pg P4

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 3.4.2 Restart of the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Once the Field PG P4 is configured, the user interface of the corresponding operating system is displayed following system startup every time you switch on or reset the PG.

  • Page 51: Panel "Field Pg

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Panel “Field PG” Panel “Field PG” helps you to work better with the Field PG P4. It has the following functions: • Automatic execution of battery calibration. • Setting the display brightness •...

  • Page 52: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Connecting Peripheral Devices Connect devices to the I Cable COM2/V.24 S5 Online AG (COM1/TTY) Fig. 3-3 Interface Cable Slots The I Cable enables the connection to S5 automation devices (COM1/TTY), to devices with a serial port (COM2/standard V.24) such as a modem or mouse and to devices with a parallel port (standard LPT) such as a printer or scanner.
  • Page 53 Connecting the Monitor To connect the monitor, proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the SIMATIC Field PG P4 and the monitor. 2. Open the port cover on the rear of the device. 3. Plug the monitor cable into the VGA socket connector.
  • Page 54 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Caution Ensure that the used monitor is suitable for the set resolution and refresh rate. Connecting Devices to the USB Interface 2.0 You can connect USB devices (mouse, keyboard or printer) to the USB 2.0 interface connector.
  • Page 55 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Connecting a Microphone The 3.5-mm phono jack can be used to connect microphones. Pin assignment: Mic- Power ground 3.5-mm microphone plug Fig. 3-7 Pin assignment of the microphone plug For microphone recordings, select all Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >...

  • Page 56: Working With Simatic S5 Memory Submodules

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Working with SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules Editing SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules You can read and program SIMATIC S5 memory submodules (EPROMs or EEPROMs) via the Memory Card interface. Use the S5 adapter for S5 memory submodules that is included in the scope of delivery for devices with Step 5 software.

  • Page 57: Working With Simatic Memory Cards

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards SIMATIC memory cards can be read, programmed, and erased. SIMATIC memory cards are available for SIMATIC S5 and SIMATIC S7 software. SIMATIC Memory Card Fig.

  • Page 58: Working With Micro Memory Cards

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Working with Micro Memory Cards Working with Micro Memory Cards Read, program and erase Micro Memory-Cards (MMC) via the Micro Memory Card interface. Operation with Micro Memory Cards is supported by STEP 7 V5.1 or higher.

  • Page 59: Working With Pc Cards

    The PC card interface supports two type II or one type III Cardbus card (32-bit) or PCMCIA card (16-bit). The SIMATIC Field PG P4 has two PC card ports. You can plug credit-card format communication modules for MODEM, FAX-MODEM, ISDN, Token Ring, ETHERNET, memory expansion and SCSI interface modules into these ports.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Field Pg P4 To A Simatic S5 Network

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 3.11 Connecting the Field PG P4 to a SIMATIC S5 Network Point-To-Point Connection In this section, you will learn how to connect your Field PG P4 to a programming device or S5 PLC using a point-to-point connection.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Field Pg P4 To A Simatic S7 Network (Mpi/Dp)

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 Caution The interface port may be damaged if you use the wrong patch cord. 3.12 Connecting the Field PG P4 to a SIMATIC S7 Network (MPI/DP) Connecting an S7 Programmable Controller via an MPI/DP Interface...
  • Page 62 Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 3. Connect the cable to the MPI/DP interface. Caution Before plugging in the cables, the static charge on your body, the unit, and the cables must be equalized. You can do this by briefly touching the metal mounting plate for the interfaces on the rear panel.

  • Page 63: Networking The Field Pg P4 With Other Stations On Profibus

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 3.13 Networking the Field PG P4 with Other Stations on PROFIBUS Networking the SIMATIC Field PG P4 on PROFIBUS PROFIBUS is an open and robust bus system for industrial use. It can be used to configure networks with up to 32 stations per segment.

  • Page 64: Ethernet (Rj45 Ethernet Interface)

    Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4 3.14 Ethernet (RJ45 Ethernet Interface) Networking Field PG P4 via RJ45 Ethernet Interface The RJ45 Ethernet interface is a Twisted-Pair (TP) Interface for data transfer rates of 10/100 Mbaud. This on-board interface is compatible with Intel pro/100+ PCI Adapters.

  • Page 65: Simatic Field Pg P4 Expansions

    SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions What Does This Chapter Contain? This chapter shows you how to expand your SIMATIC Field PG P4 with additional expansion memory submodules to increase its performance. Please note the included comments on safety. Chapter Overview...

  • Page 66: Installing Memory Expansion Submodules

    512 Mbytes – 512 Mbytes – 768 Mbytes 1024 Mbytes – Notice Please only use Siemens memory modules as these are qualified and released for this device. Refer to the catalog for the ordering data. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 67 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions Caution The electronic components of the printed circuit boards are highly sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Certain precautionary measures are therefore necessary when handling such components. These measures are explained in the guidelines for handling electrostatically-sensitive devices in Appendix A.

  • Page 68: Processor Upgrade

    SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions Processor Upgrade You can boost the performance of your SIMATIC Field PG P4 with a processor upgrade. Consult your local dealer or service partner. Notice If an upgrade is implemented, for example to a processor with a different frequency, it may be important to also upgrade the BIOS.

  • Page 69: Configuring The Simatic Field Pg P4

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 What Does This Chapter Contain? In this chapter, you will learn how to configure your programming device. You need to do this if you change your system by adding, removing, or exchanging expansion modules and memory expansions, or by replacing a system module.

  • Page 70: Changing The Device Configuration With Setup

    SETUP-Program The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. Information about the system configuration is stored in the battery-buffered RAM of the SIMATIC Field PG P4. You can use SETUP to set the hardware configuration (for example, hard disk type) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to set the time of day and date.
  • Page 71 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Screen Display Following Power On With the standard setting of your PG, the screen displays after power-on, for example: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 –A5E0001xxxx-ES00x Copyright 1985-2002 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved SIEMENS Field PG P4 Version Vxx.xx.xx...
  • Page 72 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The following screen form appears when you start the BIOS setup: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Header Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Menu bar Item Specific Help System Time: [ 15:35:32 ] [ 02/06/2003 ] System Date: <Tab>,...

  • Page 73: The Main Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [ 15:35:32 ] [ 02/06/2003 ] System Date: <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, Diskette A: [1,44 MB 3 1/2”] <Enter>...
  • Page 74 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 System Time und System Date System Time and System Date indicate the current values. Once you have selected the appropriate option, you can use the [+] and [-] keys to modify the time setting...
  • Page 75 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 ”Type” Field The parameters you can select here are usually stored on the IDE drive. The ’Auto’ setting in the ’Type’ field means that these values are automatically read from the drive and written into memory .
  • Page 76 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 “Memory Cache” Field The following pop-up menu appears when you select the option “Memory cache” in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help System Time:...
  • Page 77 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Option “Boot Options” The following submenu appears when you select the option “Boot Options” in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Boot Options Item Specific Help QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled] Allows the system to skip certain tests while booting.
  • Page 78 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Example of a Summary screen: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System ROM E7A6 – FFFF CPU Type Pentium(R) 4 M BIOS Date 06/02/03 CPU Speed 1.60GHz COM Ports 03F8 System Memory 640 KB LPT Ports Ext.Memory...
  • Page 79 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Option “Keyboard Features” The following submenu appears when you select the “Keyboard Features” field in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Keyboard Features Item Specific Help NumLock: Selects Power-On state Key Click: [Disabled]...
  • Page 80 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 “Hardware Options” Field The following submenu appears when you select the “Hardware Options” field in the main menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Hardware Options Item Specific Help Enable or disable the Enabled PCI – MPI / DP:...
  • Page 81 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Entry Meaning Onboard Ethernet Enable the on-board Ethernet interface. Resources are managed by the BIOS PCI Plug & Play mechanism. [Disabled] Ethernet inactive. Ethernet interface hardware is switched off. The operating system can not operate the interface [Enabled] Ethernet active.

  • Page 82: The Advanced Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Advanced Menu Menu Structure PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help Installed O/S: WinXP/2000 [ No ] Reset Configuration Data: Select the operating system installed Serial port A:...
  • Page 83 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 S5 TTY port Configure the TTY port with the options: [Disabled] No configuaration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses confuguration. Local Bus IDE adapter [Disabled] No local IDE adapter. [Primary] One IDE adapter for max. two drives.

  • Page 84: The Security Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Security Menu You can only edit the fields enclosed in square brackets. Two passwords are assigned to protect your programming device from unauthorized use. You can use the supervisor password to prevent use of diskettes for the normal user and to limit use of the hard disk.

  • Page 85: The Power Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Power Menu This menu has the following structure: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help [Disabled] Power Savings: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hard Disk Timeout: [Disabled] Switch on/off Power...
  • Page 86 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 After Power Failure [Stay Off] After power failure the device is not switched on automatically. [Last State] Provided it was switched on prior to a power failure, the device is switched on again [Power On] Restores the previous power state before loss occured.

  • Page 87: The Boot Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Boot Menu This menu allows you to set the priority of boot devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help +Removable Devices +Hard Drive Keys used to view or...
  • Page 88 Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 Groups marked + can contain more than one device. When you select a group marked in this way, hit Enter to view the list of devices in the group. See the figure below for an illustration:...

  • Page 89: The Version Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Version Menu This menu contains the information you will have to quote when you send us technical questions about your system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help...

  • Page 90: The Exit Menu

    Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4 The Exit Menu The setup program is always terminated using this menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Version Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Exit System Setup and...

  • Page 91: Error Diagnostics

    Every time a key is pressed, a beep is heard and no characters are displayed • • <CTRL> <PAUSE> Keyboard buffer overflow < \ > key does not exist • • Wrong keyboard driver German keyboard: <ALTGr> <ß> • International keyboard : <\> key SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 92 Error Diagnostics SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 93: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information Chapter Overview Section Description Page System resources Interface pinout Cables 7-12 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 94: System Resources

    Windows NT 4.0 Start > Programs > Administrative Tools (Common)> Windows NT Diagnostics Windows 2000/XP Start > Run enter msinfo32 in the field Open and confirm with OK SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 95: Interface Pinout

    Both interfaces are conceived for high-current USB 2.0 (500mA). However, they cannot be used simultaneously as high-current interface. Pin-No. Designation Description Input / Output +5V (fused) Output - Data Data line Input / Output + Data Data line Input / Output Ground SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 96 Unassigned Ground Ground Ground Ground Unassigned Ground Unassigned DDC_DAT Display Data Channel Data Input / Output EXT_H Horizontal synchronizing Output pulse EXT_V Vertical synchronizing pulse Output DDC_CLK Display Data Channel Clock Input / Output SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 97 Unassigned LTG_A Signal line A of the MPI module Input/output RTS_PG RTS output signal of the MPI module. The Output control signal is “1” when the programming device is sending. Screen on connector casing SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 98 Input Internal 75 Ω output 4, 5 * SYMR Received data Input Internal 75 Ω output 7, 8 * SYMT Shield LED yellow Connection LED green Activity * is not necessary for data transfer SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 99 Hardware Information Micro-In Plug for external microphone. Pinout: Mic- Power ground 3.5-mm Microphone phono plug Fig. 7-2 Microphone Headphone Plug for external headphones. Pinout: Left Ritht 3.5-mm Stereo phono plug Fig. 7-3 Headphone SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 100 Data line 5 Output (TTL levell) Data - Bit 6 (LPT) Data line 6 Output (TTL levell) Data - Bit 7 (LPT) Data line 7 Output (TTL levell) /ACK (LPT) Acknoledge Input (4,7 kW pull up) SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 101 +TTY RxD TTY receive Input Unassigned –TTY RxD TTY receive Input 12-17 Unassigned +TTY TxD TTY send Output Current source Unassigned –TTY TxD TTY send Output 22-24 Unassigned GND (COM1) Functional ground (reference potential) SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 102 Description Input /Output Data carrier detect Input Receive data Input Transmit data Output Data terminal ready Output Ground Data set ready Input Request to send Output Clear to send Input Incoming call Input SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual 7-10 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 103 Automatic new line Output (open collector) / ERROR Device error Input (4,7 kW pull up) / INIT Reset / Initialization Output (open collector) / SELECT IN Printer selection Output (open collector) 18 - 25 Ground SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual 7-11 A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 104: Patch Cords

    Patch Cords SIMATIC S5 Patch Cord You can use the SIMATIC S5 cord set (not included in all delivered versions) to connect your SIMATIC Field PG P4 to a SIMATIC S5 PLC. Please not the comments in Chapter 3. Patch cord...

  • Page 105: Reinstallation Of The Software

    Restoring the Hard Disk (Data Deleted) Installing Drivers and Software Installing the Recovery CD for Microsoft Windows NT Installing the Recovery CD for Microsoft Windows 2000 Installing the Recovery CD for Microsoft Windows XP 8-10 Installing the SIMATIC-Software 8-12 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 106: Cause / Remedy

    • Click Start on the Windows task bar and • Select Simatic > License Management > Automation License Manager to open the Automation License Manager which will help you to save all authorizations or License Keys on your License Key Disk. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 107: Restoring The Hard Disk (Data Deleted)

    All the existing data, programs, user settings and authorizations or License Keys on the drives will be deleted in the process and will thus be lost. You will find the description of the functions in the README.TXT file on the Restore CD. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 108: Creating Partitions Under Windows Nt

    Use the Recovery CD to boot as described in steps 1 to 3 above and then format drive C: with the program “Format”. Type: ”A:\>Format C:”. The creation of NTFS partitions is done under the Windows NT setup program. Starting the Windows NT setup is described in chapter 8.4. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 109: Creating Partitions Under Windows 2000/Xp Professional

    7. To format the partition from the Recovery CD, as described above in steps 1 to 3, reboot and then format drive C: with the “Format” program. Enter: ”A:\>Format C:” (A: is the CD-ROM drive). SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 110: Installing Drivers And Software

    Press <F2> to enter Setup is displayed. On the completion of initialization, a ”Boot Menu” appears. 3. Select the ”CD-ROM Drive” with the cursor. 4. When “Microsoft Windows 98-Startup Menu” is displayed, select “1. Boot for CD-Recovery”. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 111 Reinstallation of the Software 5. You have to acknowledge the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation. 6. In the next screens you can select the components which are to be copied from the CD to the hard disk.

  • Page 112: Installing The Recovery Cd For Microsoft Windows 2000

    If the hard disk has not been installed, first select “2. Boot for FDISK, FORMAT or Windows-Setup (Section 8.2.3). 5. You have to confirm the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.
  • Page 113 You can set another language and keyboard via the control panel with the dialog Start >Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options > tab ”General”, box ”Menus and dialogs”> tab ”Input locales”, box ”Input language”. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 114: Installing Drivers Under Windows 2000

    The new installation or reinstallation of the operating system is accomplished with the Recovery CD. This CD contains encoded files which can only be transferred to a SIEMENS SIMATIC programming device. Data transfer is made with the OEMSETUP.EXE program on the CD ROM, or after booting from the CD ROM with the recovery function.
  • Page 115 If the hard disk has not been installed, first select “2. Boot for FDISK, FORMAT or Windows-Setup (Section 8.2.3). 5. You have to acknowledge the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.

  • Page 116: Installing The Simatic Software

    SIMATIC software is only delivered with versions containing the corresponding SIMATIC software. The installation of the authorizations or the activation of the License Keys is described in Section 3.4.1 “Cold Start of the Field PG P4”. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual 8-12 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 117 Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (ESD) Chapter Overview Section Description Page What is ESD? Electrostatic Charging of Persons General Protective Measures Against Electrostatic Discharge Damage SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 118: A.1 What Is Esd?

    In most cases, the damage caused by an overvoltage is not immediately noticeable and results in total damage only after a prolonged period of operation. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 119: A.2 Electrostatic Charging Of Persons

    Antistatic material, for example, wood or concrete 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Relative air humidity in % Fig. A-1 Electrostatic Voltages which can Build up on a Person SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 120: A.3 General Protective Measures Against Electrostatic Discharge Damage

    If you have to carry out measurements on a module, you must discharge your body’s electrostatic charge before you start the measurement by touching grounded metallic parts. Use grounded measuring devices only. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 121 Technical Specifications Note At the start of the PG the BIOS messages (Summary Screen) offer a precise overview of your SIMATIC Field PG P4 configuration SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 122 10 V/m with 80% amplitude modulation at 1 kHz, 80 kHz - 1GHz (to IEC 61000-4-3) 10 V/m, pulse modulated 50% duty cycle, 900MHz and 1,89 GHz (to IEC 61000-4-3) Magnetic field 30 A/m, 50Hz (to IEC 61000-4-8) SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 123 CRT only: 1280 x 1024 at 100 Hz / 32 Bit colors * ) The burning operation with the DVD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD+R/+RW drive is only permissible in an untroubled environment and under an ambient temperature not exceeding 35_C. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 124 DP12 patch cord Physical interface RS485, galvanically isolated Memory address area 0CC00h...0CC7FFh or 0DC00h...0DC7FFh 5, 10, 11 or 15 configurable per software USB 2.0 2 USB ports 1 x high-current max. (500mA), 1x low–current (100mA) SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 125 3.5 mm phone jack respectively Function displays Status LEDs Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Battery status Device status Access to FD / HD / CR–ROM S5 Module/Memory Card active MPI/DP token passing SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 126 Technical Specifications SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 127: Glossary

    What does This Chapter Contain? This chapter contains a glossary in which you will find a list of the terminology used in conjunction with the Siemens range of programming devices and a brief explanation of each of the terms. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual...
  • Page 128 The base memory is a part of the main memory. It is 640 Kbytes for all programming devices. The size is entered in the SETUP menu under the entry “System Memory” and is not changed even if the memory is extended. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-2 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 129 Compact Disc Read Only Memory. Removable memory for large amounts of data. Click Pressing and immediately releasing the left mouse button; selects objects or triggers commands. COM2 Port Serial RS-232 interface which can be used to connect a mouse or a printer. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-3 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 130 If changes are made to the hardware configuration, the user can change entries in the configuration file using the SETUP program. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-4 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 131 EPROM/EEPROM Submodules These are plug-in submodules with EPROM/EEPROM chips. S5 user programs can be stored on them. These programmed submodules are then plugged into specially designed slots in the programmable logic controller. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-5 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 132 Function Keys Function keys can be divided into two different types; the normal function keys which are assigned a particular function of the computer (for example, delete key), and programmable function keys (softkeys). SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-6 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 133 • An interface is the connection between individual hardware elements such as PLCs, programming devices, printers, or monitors via physical connections (cables). • An interface is also the connection between different programs, to enable them to work together. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-7 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 134 Light Emitting Diode (for example, status display). Semiconductor diode that transforms electrical energy into light. License Key The license key is the electronic key for a license. Siemens AG issues license keys for software that is legally protected by license. LPT1 Port The LPT1 port (Centronics port) is a parallel interface that can be used to connect a printer.
  • Page 135 The other mouse keys may have different assignments according to the application. With the mouse, objects can be selected, menus processed, and functions started. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-9 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 136 Information is transmitted byte for byte via a parallel interface (port). This means that the transmission rate is very fast. The programming devices have one parallel interface (LPT1). Password Unique sequence of characters that is entered for user identification. See Access Protection. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-10 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 137 Used to connect a programming device. Some CPUs are optionally equipped with two PG links. Pixel Pix Element (picture point). The pixel represents the smallest element that can be reproduced on-screen or on a printer. SIMATIC S5 programmable logic controller SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-11 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 138 Contains the DOS tools for setting up harddisks and the Windows operating system. Restart Warm start of a computer in operate state without switching off the power supply (Ctrl + Alt + Del). SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-12 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 139 SETUP if a memory extension, new modules, or a new drive are added to the hardware configuration. SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules Memory submodules for SIMATIC S5 which are programmed with the PG and can be plugged into an S5 programmable logic controller. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-13 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 140 Transition to power-off status, with prior saving of the system contents to the hard disk drive. Suspend to RAM Transition to power-saving status, with prior saving of the system contents to the RAM. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-14 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 141 It is assigned to a programmable module (for example, CPU, FM) and can be split into smaller blocks (modules). Video Graphics Array. Industrial standard graphics adapter for use with any commonly used software. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-15 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 142 • Write protection for files; this type of write protection is stored in the computer and is allocated by the system manager. • Floppy disk write protection; for 3 1/2 in. diskettes by opening the write protection hole. SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Glossary-16 A5E00180080-04...

  • Page 143: Index

    PC Card, 2-6 under Windows 2000/XP, 8-5 RJ45 Ethernet, 3-24 under Windows NT, 8-4 USB, 2-4 Cursor key, 2-11 VGA, 2-5 Interface Cable, 2-5, 3-12, 7-8 Interface Pinout, 7-3 Device configuration, 5-1, 5-2 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Index-1 A5E00180080-04...
  • Page 144 Touchpad, 2-4, 2-13 Micro-In, 7-7 MPI/DP, 7-5 S5 Online AG, 7-9 USB, 7-3 Universal Serial Bus, Glossary-15 VGA, 7-4 Unpacking, 3-2 Point-to-point connection, 3-20 USB Interface, 2-4 Power Button, 2-4, 2-15 Power Management, 2-15 SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual Index-2 A5E00180080-04...

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