Preface

SINUMERIK 810D/840Di/840D ePS Network Services

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System requirements

Installing ePS Network

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Services

Configuring the Internet

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Explorer

ePS Network Services 4

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Additional functions

Calling ePS Network

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Services

Changing the software

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installation

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Appendix

Valid for:

Software Version
Client powerline V04.03.03
Build V04.03.03.09

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 System requirements................................................................................................................................. 9
2 Installing ePS Network Services .............................................................................................................. 11
2.1 This is the general sequence for installing the software..............................................................11
2.2 This is how you boot the PCU in service mode ...........................................................................12
2.3 This is how you install ePS Network Services on the PCU .........................................................13
2.4 This is how you install the "Flying HMI" option ............................................................................28
3 Configuring the Internet Explorer ............................................................................................................. 33
4 Additional functions.................................................................................................................................. 39
4.1 This is how you use additional functions .....................................................................................39
4.2 This is how you adapt the PLC program for "PLC Trigger/PLC Trace" .......................................40
5 Calling ePS Network Services ................................................................................................................. 45
5.1 This is how you select the control type ........................................................................................45
5.2 This is how you launch ePS Network Services from the operator interface................................46
6 Changing the software installation ........................................................................................................... 51
6.1 This is how you update your ePS Network Services software ....................................................51
6.2 This is how you modify the configuration once the software is installed .....................................52
6.3 This is how you reconfigure ePS Network Services ....................................................................53
6.4 This is how you repair installation errors in the ePS Network Services software........................55
6.5 This is how you uninstall the ePS Network Services software ....................................................56
A Appendix.................................................................................................................................................. 57
A.1 Feedback on the documentation..................................................................................................57
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 59

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System requirements 1
Overview
The following diagram provides an overview of the connection between the machine and the
service PC. All devices are connected to the Internet. The ePS Network Server forms the
central communications interface and is used to archive data.

Figure 1-1 Connection to the machine

Controls that are supported

Control Software version PCU 50 / PCU 70 with software version

SINUMERIK 810D from NCK Version 05.03 from HMI-Advanced V 6.0
SINUMERIK 840D from NCK Version 05.03 from HMI-Advanced V 6.0
SINUMERIK 840Di from system 01.02 from HMI-Advanced V 6.0
SIMATIC S7-300 no restriction from HMI-Advanced V 6.0
SIMATIC S7-400 no restriction from HMI-Advanced V 6.0
Industrial PC --- ---

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Operator panel / service PC

Operator Panel Service PC

Type PCU or industrial PC PC AT
Processor from 166 MHz from 166 MHz
Hard disk memory Min. 25 MB Min. 10 MB
RAM Min. 128 MB Min. 32 MB
Pointing device No Yes
Monitor resolution min. 640*480 min. 640*480
Internet access Dial-in via a router or fixed line only Dial-in or fixed line

Operating System

Operator panel Service PC

Windows NT4 with Service Pack 6 ✔ ✔
Windows 2000 ✔ ✔
Windows XP ✔ ✔
Windows XP for solution line ✔ ✔

Browser component

Operator panel Service PC

From Internet Explorer 5.5 ✔ ✔
ActiveX activated ✔ ✔
JavaScript activated ✔ ✔
Cookies ✔ ✔

See also
Configuring the Internet Explorer (Page 33)

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2.1 This is the general sequence for installing the software

Requirement
The installation data for the ePS Network Services software have already been loaded to the
PCU hard disk on which the software is to be installed. The software can be downloaded
from the Internet.

Note
You will require administrator’s rights in order to install and configure the software.

General procedure
1. Start the PCU in the service mode:
Install ePS Network Services and install the software according to the instructions.
2. Install ePS Network Services:
Install ePS Network Services and install the software according to the instructions.
3. Integrate the PLC data blocks:
After installation on the PCU, integrate the PLC data blocks.
4. Adapt and set the machine data:
This measure applies to NCK software from Version 06.05.11 and higher.
5. Configure the Internet Explorer:
If you are using a version of the Internet Explorer < 5.5, then you must update and
configure it.
6. Select a softkey:
Select a softkey for ePS Network Services when using TRANSLINE 2000 HMI or a PCU
without HMI-Advanced.

See also
This is how you boot the PCU in service mode (Page 12)
This is how you install ePS Network Services on the PCU (Page 13)

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2.2 This is how you boot the PCU in service mode

Start service mode

New hardware and software is always installed on a PCU in the service mode.
The steps for booting the PCU in service mode are described below:
1. Switch on the PCU.
2. When the prompt "Please select the operating system to start:" is displayed, press the
<arrow downwards> KEY until the line below SINUMERIK is highlighted in white.
3. Confirm the selection by pressing the <INPUT> KEY.
The service menu opens:

Figure 2-1 Service menu

4. Select the menu option: 4 Start Windows (Service Mode).

5. Then select the menu option:
1 Standard Windows (without starting SINUMERIK HMI)
6. The PCU restarts.
7. When prompted to enter "Password:" Enter your service password.
This password authorizes you to make extensive changes to the control. The password
must be entered in upper case letters.
After the PCU has booted in the service mode you can install, uninstall or configure the new
software and hardware.

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2.3 This is how you install ePS Network Services on the PCU

Note
If you have already installed a version of ePS Network Services that is older than 2.1 on your
system, then you must first uninstall this version. For version 2.1 and higher, you can use the
update function.

See also:
This is how you update your ePS Network Services software (Page 51)
This is how you uninstall the ePS Network Services software (Page 56)

Starting the installation

1. Start the PCU in service mode (see previous chapter).
2. Start the installation:
The Installation Wizard is started that then navigates you through the installation.

Figure 2-2 Installation Wizard

Note
Use the tab key to select an option in a window or in a dialog box – and then press the
<INPUT> key in order to confirm your selection.

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3. Configure Internet Explorer 5.5

ePS Network Services requires Internet Explorer Version 5.5 and later. If an older version
is installed on the PCU then you must install Internet Explorer 5.5.
See also: Configure Internet Explorer (Page 33).
4. Accept the license agreement
Carefully read the license agreement before you accept the conditions (select the option
"I accept the terms of the license agreement") and continue the installation.
If you are not in agreement with the license agreement, the installation is exited.

Figure 2-3 License agreement

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5. Select the installation version

The size of the installation is identical for both versions.

Figure 2-4 Selecting the installation version

6. Select an installation version and confirm with "Next".

If you want to reenter a setting subsequently, you can use the "Reconfigure" function (see
also: This is how you reconfigure ePS Network Services (Page 53)).
In the "Standard mode" select the following settings:
– Select the control type
– Select the hotkey on the screen
– Configuration, Internet Explorer
Default: For the following settings, the default value in the "Standard mode" is used:
– ePS Server URL
– Data access type
– Data transfer directory and log file directory
– Size of the data transfer area
– Download bootscript
– ePS Client parameters
– Synchronize the time between the PLC and HMI (PCU)

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Select "Expert mode" in order to select from additional options when installing the
software:
– Select the control type
– Select the hotkey on the screen
– ePS Server URL
– Configuration, Internet Explorer
– Data access type
– Data transfer directory and log file directory
– Size of the data transfer area
– Download bootscript
– ePS Client parameters
– Synchronize the time between the PLC and HMI (PCU)
This installation procedure is described in the following section.
7. Select a control type:
Here, please select the control type that you are using.

Figure 2-5 Selecting the control type

8. Press "Next" to continue installing the software.

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9. Select the installation directory and press "Next".

Figure 2-6 Target directory when installing the software

10.Select the hotkey on the screen

A list of softkeys that have still not been assigned is displayed:
Level 1 is the first row of keys at the bottom of the screen. The keys are numbered from
left to right as softkey 1 to softkey 8.

Figure 2-7 Selecting a hotkey

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11.Select a free softkey which is then used to start ePS Network Services.
12.Check the communication addresses
– The address IAC (InterActive Client) defines the Internet access path in order to
display the operator interface (screen) of ePS Network Services.
– The access to data communications of ePS Network Services is set using the address
MHComm (machine handler communication).
If you have not been provided with any other information, keep these settings and
continue with "Next".

Figure 2-8 Communication addresses

13.Configure the proxy server

After this prompt, you have the possibility of checking or re-configuring the settings in the
Internet Explorer.

Figure 2-9 Checking the proxy server

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14.The following dialog box is opened:

Figure 2-10 Internet properties

15.Click on the "LAN Settings ..." button in order to activate the selection field "Use a proxy
server" in the next dialog box and then enter an IP address and a port.

Figure 2-11 Proxy configuration

16.Acknowledge with OK to accept the settings.

NOTICE
If a proxy server is not to be used, then the address field must remain empty. It is not
sufficient if the check box is just not activated. The address must have a gray
background in the field.

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17.Automatic log-on to the proxy server

The next two input dialogs define a user who automatically logs on to the proxy server if
the PCU is requesting to transfer data to the ePS Network Server.

Figure 2-12 Proxy prompt

Figure 2-13 User logon

Note
This automatic proxy logon applies only to machine manufacturer logon processes. If a
user simultaneously requires an Internet connection then it may be necessary for him to
log on again.

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18.Check the current settings for the Internet access and set if necessary.
An overview of the actual settings for Internet access is then displayed.

Figure 2-14 Parameters for Internet access

19.To continue with the installation press "Next".

20.Select the data access method
In this dialog box you can select the data exchange access method:

Figure 2-15 Data access method

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21.Select "Next" to use the recommended method.

22.Select the directory paths for the following data (default setting):

"Data transfer area location": F:\ADD_ON\tmp\mhdts

"Data transfer backup area location": F:\ADD_ON\tmp\mhdtstmp
"Log directory location": F:\ADD_ON\MH\log

Note
It is not possible to specify network drives.

Figure 2-16 Directory path

23.Press "Next" to confirm the directory under the specified path or enter a new path.
24.Limit the local data volume
If there is an Internet connection error during data transfer to the ePS server, data is
locally saved in order to continue data transfer once the connection has been restored.
Here, enter the maximum amount of data that should be saved locally.

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Figure 2-17 Data transfer volume

25.Then press "Next" to continue installation.

Note
Option "MAXFILECOUNT"
With ePS Server version 4.5.2 and higher, an additional option - "MAXFILECOUNT" - in
the settings.ini enables you to limit the number of files in directory MHDTS:
[APP]
; Maximum directory size [byte]
MAXDIRSIZE = 104857600
; Maximum "*.DTS" files in folder, additionally "*.TMP" with same
amount.
MAXFILECOUNT = 1000
The option MAXFILECOUNT is a new feature in ePS Server version 4.5.2. It is
compatible with all ePS -pl Client versions. It can be customized via Setup only in a later
version of the ePS pl Client software.

26.Select the procedure for downloading the bootscript

Select one of the following settings:
– "Offline mode ON, no repeated …"
One attempt is made to download the bootscript from the ePS server.
If, e.g. if there is no connection to the Internet, then the local bootscript backup is
used.
– "Offline mode OFF, the client ..."
An attempt is made several times to download the bootscript from the server.
No local bootscript is used.

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– "Offline mode OFF, no repeated …"

Only one attempt is made to download the bootscript from the ePS server.
No local bootscript is used.

Figure 2-18 Bootscript settings

Note
The following applies to the two options "Offline mode OFF, ...":
Alarms are not buffered and are therefore lost.

27.Then press "Next" to continue installation.

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28.Select parameters for starting ePS

Select one of the following settings:
– "Deferred startup of ePS client"
Launch of the ePS Client is delayed by the time specified in seconds.
– "Slow Internet connection"
The timeout for establishing the Internet connection is increased and the ePS Client
waits for a longer period of time until the Internet connection is established before an
error message is output. This setting is meaningful in cases where Internet
connections take longer to establish (e.g. analog modem, ISDN modem/router).
– "Activate ePS Services"
Using this option, the ePS Network Services can be completely de-activated.
– "Automatic start of ePS Network Services"
ePS Services is automatically launched when the PCU boots.
– "Suppress ePS Network Services"
Suppress the "splash screen" during booting of ePS Network Services.
29.Install mode of ePS Network Services
"Install ePS services for Flying HMI": This option enables you to install the ePS Network
Services on a PC or PG which can then be connected to different control systems.

Figure 2-19 Start parameters

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30.Synchronize the time between the PLC and HMI (PCU)

When an alarm occurs on the HMI (incoming event), then the PLC time is specified.
However, the PLC time can deviate from the HMI time on the PCU.
The HMI-Advanced software features a function (this is selected with "Commissioning"
"PLC" "Set date/time") in order to synchronize these times. ePS Network Services also
uses this function.
In order to synchronize the times, please set the following parameters:
– "TimeAdjustInterval": Time interval (in seconds) after which the HMI software prompts
the PLC for the time and saves the difference.
– "TimeReadOK": If the PLC does not respond after the time entered here (in
milliseconds), the HMI software aborts the prompt and attempts again at the next
interval.

Figure 2-20 Time synchronization parameters

31.Then press "Next" to continue installation.

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32.Check current settings

The installation settings that you made are subsequently listed.

Figure 2-21 Checking settings

33.Press "Next" to start installation.

34.Complete the installation
Then press the "Finish" button to complete the installation.

Figure 2-22 Installation completed

The software has now been installed on the PCU.

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2.4 This is how you install the "Flying HMI" option

Application
The "Flying HMI" feature enables you to install the ePS Network Services pl Client software
on a PC or PG which can then be connected to machines on which the software cannot be
installed directly because the HMI software version is not supported (earlier version of HMI,
for example).

Procedure
When "Flying HMI" is installed, an additional configuration program (ConfigTool.exe) is also
loaded. You must call the ConfigTool.exe program manually in order to configure and select
individual machines.
1. Install mode of ePS Network Services "Flying HMI"

Figure 2-23 Option "Flying HMI"

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2. Example: "ConfigTool.exe" application

Figure 2-24 Overview of stations

3. Select a station with "Add Station ..."

Define the NCK / PLC address and baud rate

Figure 2-25 Definition of parameters

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4. Define a further station/stations.

Figure 2-26 Stations

5. Select a station by clicking on "Select Station".

Selecting a station with "Select Station"

Figure 2-27 Prompt

You can launch ePS Network Services for the relevant HMI by clicking on "Start HMI".

Note
The OPI and MPI are the only communication interfaces supported in conjunction with the
"Flying HMI" function. Either SINUMERIK 840D/840Di or SIMATIC machines can be
connected to a PG/laptop. (It is not possible to operate a mixture of SIMATIC and
SINUMERIK 840D/84ODi on a PG/laptop).
Machines with an Ethernet connection cannot be managed by means of the "Flying HMI"
feature.
"Flying HMI" does not support 1:N operation. 1:N machines cannot be operated in "Flying
HMI" mode.

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CAUTION
The user is responsible for ensuring that the HMI is started with the correct machine. If
mistakes are made in the connection, the selection or the assignment of the machine, data
from real machines can be loaded to ePS database machines with which they were not
originally connected.

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Requirements
ePS Network Services requires Internet Explorer Version 5.5 and later. If an older version is
installed on the PCU then you must install Internet Explorer 5.5.

NOTICE
You should not uninstall the Internet Explorer in order to avoid possible problems with the
operating system.

Procedure
The following description refers to Internet Explorer V 5.5:
1. Select the "Start Menu" on the PCU using keys <Ctrl> + <Esc>. In order to open the
"Internet Options" window, select "Settings" → "Control Panel" → "Internet Properties".

Figure 3-1 Internet options

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2. Open the "Security" tab, using the <TAB> and arrow keys in the upper section of the
window select the Internet symbol (the globe).
3. Then press the "Custom Level" button and press the <INPUT> key or SPACE BAR.

Figure 3-2 Security settings

4. The "Security Settings" dialog box is opened in which you can set the necessary options
for handling ActiveX control elements.
The setting under "Reset to:" should be set to “Medium”.
Check and if required change the settings in the Internet Explorer as shown in the
following screenshots:

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Figure 3-3 ActiveX options

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Configuring the Internet Explorer

What is ActiveX?
ActiveX is a technology that allows software components to communicate with one another
in a networked environment independently of the programming language with which they
were developed. Microsoft developed ActiveX with the intention of creating a standard based
on Component-Object-Model (COM).
ActiveX is mainly used to develop interactive elements for web applications – although it can
also be used for desktop applications. ActiveX control elements can be embedded in web
pages in order to permit highly developed applications and interactive objects.
1. In order to check the settings for ActiveX scripting functions, scroll downwards and if
required adapt the following options:

Figure 3-4 ActiveX scripting functions

What are session cookies?

"Session cookies" are transferred when the connection is first set up; however, unlike
"Permanent cookies", session cookies are not permanently saved. When the application is
closed, session cookies are deleted – at the latest when you close the browser.
1. Now check the settings for handling cookies:
ePS Network Services use session cookies; these are only active during a browser
session and are detected after the browser is closed.
If the cookie setting was not set as described above, then the following message appears
at the next log-on: "Unable to log you on: Please enable cookies on your computer."

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Figure 3-5 Cookie options

2. Open the "Advanced" tab and deactivate the control box "Automatically check for IE
updates".

Figure 3-6 Option for checking for updates

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Test Internet Explorer settings

In order to test the settings of the Internet Explorer on the PCU or on the service PC, select
the following address in your Internet Explorer:
https://www.epsnetwork.com/service/sectest

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4.1 This is how you use additional functions

Overview
Instructions on using additional functions:
1. In order to be able to use the PLC Trigger and PLC Trace functions, special PLC blocks
must be integrated into the PLC program.
See also: This is how you adapt the PLC program for "PLC Trigger/PLC Trace"
(Page 40)
2. To use the "Universal axis test" function:
System requirement for the "Universal axis test" function": NCK ≥ 06.x
To obtain the best possible quality of results of the universal axis test, you are advised to
install the HMI component "Trace server". You can download this component from the
following address: https://www.epsnetwork.com/services/download/
3. To use the "NC monitors" function:
System requirement for the "NC monitors" function": NCK ≥ 06.05.11
The SINUMERIK control system machine data must be adapted.

General MD: Old New Remarks

18860 MM_MAINTENANCE_MON -- 1

Axis MD: Old New Remarks

33060 MAINTENANCE_DATA -- 7 Every axis
1. If a SINUMERIK control is prepared to carry out a condition monitor test (circularity test,
synchronization test, universal axis test), e.g. to allow part programs to be selected, tools
unloaded etc., the PLC program can be set up for communication with the ePS Network
Services Client.
The PLC user program of the machine can inhibit the execution of external part
programs. Interface signals are provided to enable the function.
References: Further information is available in the following documents:
● Relating to machine data in the manual: Detailed Machine Data Description
● Relating to the interface signals in the technical document (WP): Interface signals

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4.2 This is how you adapt the PLC program for "PLC Trigger/PLC Trace"

Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled before you can proceed:
● SIMATIC STEP 7 is installed on the PG or PC.
● The ZIP archive is available on the PG or PC:
In order to commission the function "PLC monitors", a STEP 7 project is supplied by ePS
Network Services in the form of a ZIP archive.

Procedure
The following steps describe how to add PLC blocks to the PLC program.
1. Start the SIMATIC Manager
Start the SIMATIC Manager with a double click.
2. De-archive the PLC project: Select the menu item "De-archive" from the File menu:

Figure 4-1 Dearchiving a SIMATIC project

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3. Select a PLC archive: Select the ZIP archive:

Figure 4-2 Selecting a ZIP archive

4. Select the target directory Confirm the target directory.

Figure 4-3 Selecting a target directory

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5. Open a PLC library:

Confirm the following dialog boxes until you obtain the following display.

Figure 4-4 Selecting an S7 program

6. Select PLC blocks

Select by double-clicking on "S7 program" followed by "Blocks".
You can now transfer the blocks "FC191", "DB239", "DB240" and "DB250" into a project
that you created. You will also need the system function blocks "SFC1", "SFC20",
"SFC21" and "SFC24" in your S7 program.
These blocks are part of the standard STEP 7 library.

Note
Before you insert the blocks into your PLC project, check whether the block numbers
have already been assigned.
If this is the case, you can change the block numbering as required. However, you must
adapt your PLC program to take into account these modified block numbers in the
following steps.

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7. Adapt OB1
To activate PLC Trigger/PLC Trace, open the STL Editor by double-clicking on OB1 and
insert, as shown in the diagram, a function call for FC191 in the existing OB1.
This call is shown in the following example:

Figure 4-5 Call in the OB1 of the S7 program

Note
The "Trigg_DB" parameter refers to the number of the ePS Trigger DB (default: DB239).
The parameter "Trace_Konfig_DB" refers to the number of the ePS Trace Configuration
DB (default: DB240).
If you have changed the numbers of the data blocks or the FC, you must modify the
numbers of the blocks used in this case as well.

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5.1 This is how you select the control type

Overview
Various call strategies are used to launch ePS Network Services depending on the system
configuration.

Figure 5-1 Overview of systems

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5.2 This is how you launch ePS Network Services from the operator interface

5.2 This is how you launch ePS Network Services from the operator
interface

SINUMERIK 840D/840Di or 810D + PCU 50/70 with HMI-Advanced

After installation, ePS Network Services can be launched with the softkey defined in HMI-
Advanced. To do this press <MENU SELECT> followed by the softkey that you defined.

SIMATIC with TRANSLINE 2000 HMI + PCU 50/70 and HMI-Advanced

Valid for TRANSLINE 2000 HMI V1.x − V6.x
After installation, ePS Network Services can be launched in two different ways:
● By means of the softkey provided in the pre-installed HMI-Advanced when the ePS
Network Services setup is executed.
● By configuring with HMI PRO, ePS Network Services can be launched from the
TRANSLINE 2000 HMI operator interface.

Select the softkey in HMI PRO (CS)

1. Open the configuration in the appropriate national language.

Figure 5-2 Selecting the project in HMI PRO (CS)

2. Link in the function key "ePS Network" as a Standard.EXE:

You can freely select the position of the softkey. The specified path must match the
directory in which ePS Network Services is installed (see also: Installation directory
(Page 13)).

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3. You must also specify the program name iac.exe.

Entry in HMI PRO (RT): F:\ADD_ON\iac.exe

Figure 5-3 Selecting the softkey in HMI PRO (RT)

SIMATIC with TRANSLINE 2000 HMI and HMI-Base

Valid for TRANSLINE 2000 HMI V1.x − V6.x
You must integrate the ePS Network Services call by configuring it with HMI PRO.

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5.2 This is how you launch ePS Network Services from the operator interface

Integrating the softkey with HMI PRO (CS)

1. Open the configuration in the appropriate national language.

Figure 5-4 Selecting the project in HMI PRO (CS)

2. Link in the function key "ePS Network" as a Standard.EXE:

You can freely select the position of the softkey. The specified path must match the
directory in which ePS Network Services is installed (see also: Installation directory
(Page 13)).
3. You must also specify the program name iac.exe.
Entry in HMI PRO (RT): f:\ADD_ON\iac.exe

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Figure 5-5 Selecting the softkey in HMI PRO (CS)

If you are using HMI PRO without HMI-Advanced, then a background process must be
integrated:
1. Select configuration → start background processes.
2. Input to match installation directory.
3. Entry in HMI PRO (RT):
F:\Add_On\MHCtrlr.exe and the Windows title MhController

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Figure 5-6 Selecting the softkey in HMI PRO (RT)

Control type "Other (i.e. Industrial PC)"

With this control type, ePS Network Services are launched via the Start menu of the
Windows operating system.
Depending on the Windows operating system, press the <Ctrl> + <Esc> keys: Start →
Program Files → ePS Network Services → ePS Online.

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6.1 This is how you update your ePS Network Services software

Overview
In Version 2.1 and higher of ePS Network Services, it is possible to update to the next
version without first uninstalling the old version. Setup features an update option.

Starting the update

Figure 6-1 Setup - update

1. Press "Next" to start the update.

Before the update starts you will be informed that the ePS services will be stopped:

Figure 6-2 Stopping the ePS services

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2. Confirm the finished message

Then press the "Finish" button to complete the update to the new version of ePS Network
Services.

6.2 This is how you modify the configuration once the software is installed

Overview
The installation routine of ePS Network Services allows you to update to a new version,
repair, re-configure or uninstall ePS Network Services in your machine control.

Procedure
In order to call these functions, please proceed as follows:
1. Boot in service mode
Boot the PCU in service mode and launch Windows
2. Call the software configuration menu
– To change the configuration, press <Ctrl> + <Esc> and then "Start" "Settings" →
"Control Panel" → "Add/Remove Programs".
– In the list of installed software, select the ePS Network Services entry and select
"Add/Remove".
The configuration menu is opened:

Figure 6-3 Configuration menu

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Note
The function can also be called by starting the installation program if a ePS Network
Services version is already installed.

See also
This is how you boot the PCU in service mode (Page 12)

6.3 This is how you reconfigure ePS Network Services

Overview
This function allows you to change the proxy settings or the ePS Server URL used after
software installation and to clean up the registry for series commissioning.
1. Start reconfiguration
Select "Reconfigure" followed by "Next".

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2. Stop ePS Dienste

Before the process begins, you will be informed that the ePS services will be stopped:

Figure 6-4 Stopping the ePS services

3. Prepare for series commissioning

When the machine is registered, a unique ePS machine ID is stored in the Windows
registry. In order to create an image of the hard disk for series commissioning, you must
remove this machine ID from the Windows registry.

Figure 6-5 Preparing for series commissioning

4. Select the configuration parameters

Select the parameters whose settings you wish to change.
Then acknowledge with "Next".

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Figure 6-6 Selecting configuration parameters

5. Confirm the finished message

Then press the "Finish" button to complete the reconfiguration of the ePS Network
Services.

See also
This is how you install ePS Network Services on the PCU (Page 13)

6.4 This is how you repair installation errors in the ePS Network Services
software

Procedure
1. Start the repair process
Select "Repair" followed by "Next" to overwrite a corrupt installation.
2. Confirm the finished message
Then press the "Finish" button to complete the repair of ePS Network Services.

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6.5 This is how you uninstall the ePS Network Services software

Procedure
1. Start the uninstall process:
Select "Remove" and follow the displayed instructions; then press "Next", to start the
uninstall process.
Press "OK" to confirm that the files will be deleted.

Figure 6-7 Confirming the uninstall process

2. Confirm the files to be deleted:

With "Yes", confirm each of the displayed files or activate the check box "Don’t display
this message again" if you are absolutely certain that you wish to delete all the files.

Figure 6-8 Confirming the uninstall process

3. Confirm the finished message

Then press the "Finish" button to complete uninstalling ePS Network Services.

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Index

A P
ActiveX definition, 36 PCU service mode, 12
PLC Trigger/PLC Trace, 40
Preparing for series commissioning, 54
C
Checking the server URL, 18
S
Communication
Interface, 9 S7 program, 42
Configuring the proxy server, 18 Selecting a hotkey, 17
Selecting the control type, 45
Session cookies, 36
D SIMATIC Manager, 40
Start parameters, 25
Data access, 21
Stopping services, 54
Data volume, local, 22
Synchronizing the time, 26
Downloading bootscript, 23
System requirements, 9

E
ePS Network Services
Calling, 45
Reconfiguring, 53
Repairing, 55
Uninstalling, 56
Updating, 51

I
Installation routine, 52
Internet Explorer
Configuring, 33
Testing, 38

O
Operating system, 10

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