What's new in SIMATIC PCS

7 V8.0 compared to V7.1? 1

Engineering Station - What's
new in PCS 7 V8.0? 2
Operator Station - What's
new in PCS 7 V8.0? 3
SIMATIC SIMATIC BATCH - What's
new in SIMATIC BATCH 4
V8.0?
Process Control System PCS 7
What's new in SIMATIC PCS 7 SIMATIC Route Control -
(V8.0)? What's new in SIMATIC 5
Route Control V8.0?

System Manual SIMATIC PDM - What's new

in PDM V8.0? 6
Process Historian - What's
new? 7
Documentation - What's
new? 8

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Table of contents

1 What's new in SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 compared to V7.1?.............................................................................5

2 Engineering Station - What's new in PCS 7 V8.0?.......................................................................................7
2.1 CFC - Engineering What's new in CFC V8.0?..............................................................................7
2.2 PO - What's new in PO V8.0?.......................................................................................................8
2.3 PH - What's new in PH V8.0?........................................................................................................8
2.4 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Library V8.0?...........................................................8
2.5 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Faceplates V8.0?..................................................10
2.6 Basic Library - What's new in the Basic Library V8.0?................................................................11
3 Operator Station - What's new in PCS 7 V8.0?..........................................................................................13
4 SIMATIC BATCH - What's new in SIMATIC BATCH V8.0?.......................................................................15
5 SIMATIC Route Control - What's new in SIMATIC Route Control V8.0?...................................................19
6 SIMATIC PDM - What's new in PDM V8.0?...............................................................................................21
7 Process Historian - What's new?................................................................................................................25
8 Documentation - What's new?....................................................................................................................27

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V7.1? 1
The following paragraphs provide an overview of the most important functional enhancements
and expansions in SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 compared to SIMATIC PCS 7 as of V7.1.

Overview of highlights
● Operating system
SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 runs on the following operating systems:
– For engineering station, single-station system and OS client:
- Windows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-bit)
– For engineering station, single-station system and OS server:
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 (32-bit)
- Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 (32-bit)
- Windows Server 2003 SP2 (32-bit)

Engineering Station
● SIMATIC PCS 7 Maintenance Station
The Maintenance Station provides information on the status of all SIMATIC PCS 7
components in hierarchically structured diagnostics screens.
The maintenance station can be configured as a single-station or multiple-station system.
● Support of PROFINET as fieldbus
The PROFINET fieldbus system enables the connection of existing field devices from
PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA and distributed I/Os.
● Redundant, fault-tolerant terminal bus
● Cyclic archiving of projects and readback of block parameters

Process Historian/Information Server

The new Process Historian with Reporting System is introduced with SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0.

SIMATIC PCS 7 Advanced Engineering (AdvES)

Advanced ES V8.0 is also available for SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 with the following highlights:
● Workflow Guide for a guided engineering process
● Definition of variants for the control modules to reduce the number of templates
● Bulk engineering for PCS 7 alarms

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SIMATIC PCS 7 RACK PC

● New type, SIMATIC IPC547D
● Configurators enable increased flexibility in terms of the selection of SIMATIC Rack PCs

PROFINET Integration
SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 consistently supports PROFINET along with the proven PROFIBUS DP/
PA. The following automation systems are available for PROFINET integration:
Standard automation system via PROFINET interface in the CPU (CPU 414-3PN and CPU
416-3PN) or communication module CP 443-1

Automation systems
In addition to the known automation systems
● Standard
● Fail-safe
● Fault-tolerant
● PC-based
PCS 7 mEC RTX are available as of SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 as additional automation systems.
A number of centrally connected IO modules are also supported with PCS 7 mEC RTX. These
features provide a cost-effective solution for small-scale applications and distributed control
systems.

Extension of the APL and Basic Library

● Diverse new blocks extend the APL functionality
● System blocks for compact drives and for the connection of Motor Management Systems
in accordance with PROFIdrive Profile
● Fluttering suppression for diagnostic, remove module and insert module interrupts

Batch
● Performance improvements with an AS-based operating mode
● Revision of diverse controls and dialogs

Licensing
● With SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0, the number of licenses displayed has been reduced significantly
● Licenses are consistently separated from the function and scalable quantity framework,
whereby all scalable license are run as count-relevant.

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2.1 CFC - Engineering What's new in CFC V8.0?

Version 8.0 contains the following extensions or changes compared to the previous version, V 7.1.2:
● Fine-grained operating permissions
You can use the new "Op_Level" attribute to configure levels of operator authorization levels
for a block type.
● Block encryption
CFC supports the encryption of individual blocks
● New concept for process tag types and process tags
In addition to process tag types and process tags, there are now control module types and
control module units. These support instance-specific changes in case of process tag
synchronization and several versions of process tag types. Enhanced data communication
with PCS 7 Advanced ES is also possible.

Version 7.1.2 includes the following extensions or changes compared to the previous version, V7.1:
● Number of possible AS-wide interconnections
The maximum number of AS-wide interconnections is no longer limited to a specific number
but is determined by checking the transfer volume over time. The additional load of the
configured CPU due to AS-wide interconnections is calculated based on the following
parameters:
– Data types of the interconnections
– Cycle times of the send and receive OBs
– Performance of the configured CPU
If the maximum value for the configured CPU is exceeded, an error message is output.
It may no longer be possible to compile a program with AS-wide interconnections that could
be run with the previous version. This is the case if the default of 30% maximum CPU load
for AS-wide interconnections in this program has been exceeded. If you increase this default
to the correct value, then you will be able to compile the program once again.
● The "Force" functionality now supports a higher number of I/Os
A maximum of 8192 I/Os can now be forced (8192 standard and 8192 F I/Os)
● New configuration options for locations
– Several instances can now be created from a location type
– There are now standard location types with fixed names
– A range of numbers for locations can be specified in the project

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2.4 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Library V8.0?

2.2 PO - What's new in PO V8.0?

Version 8.0 contains the following extensions or changes compared to V7.1:

● Compression of archive tags in the process object view
Archive tags can now be compressed. Collection and storage of the archive tags is now
only performed when the configured acquisition cycle has expired or the specified tolerance
range is exceeded.

2.3 PH - What's new in PH V8.0?

Version 8.0 contains the following extensions or changes compared to version 7.1.2:
● PDM Diagnostics
The new "PDM diagnostics" function allows the status of the field devices to be queried
and displayed. PDM Diagnostics does not require a Maintenance ES license.
● Basic diagnostics
With the new "Basic diagnostics" function, it is possible to use the basic functionality of
diagnostics without a license. Basic diagnostics monitors PC stations, network objects and
AS stations. Detailed diagnostics of the AS stations and the expansion with the user
diagnostics area require the "Maintenance ES" and "Maintenance RT" licenses.
● Shadow hierarchy (only relevant when using SIMATIC BATCH and SIMATIC RC)
Using the menu command "Options > Plant Hierarchy > Import Process Cell", you can
import objects from one multiproject to another. These imported objects are represented a
shadow hierarchy in the PH.

2.4 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Library V8.0?

New blocks in the Advanced Process Library for PCS 7 V8.0

AssetM
The block is used to monitor three analog process variables and reports the maintenance
status of these process variables.
CntOhSc
Combined block for recording operating hours and start-up events.
RealToDw
Block for converting a REAL number into a double word.
FbDrive
Channel block for compact drives
FbSwtMMS

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2.4 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Library V8.0?

Channel block for motor management starter

Pcs7Cntx (x=1..3)
Channel blocks for recording count values of counter modules.
StRep
Block for configuring a block group for alarm hiding.
AutoExcitation
The block is used to generate suitable trigger signals for the identification of dynamic, multi-
variable process models for a model-based predictive controller, ModPreCon.
LPOptim
Block for optimizing a linear performance function. The block is used by the ModPreCon block
for static operating point optimization.

Block extensions in the Advanced Process Library for PCS 7 V8.0

Polygon
The polygon block can be cascaded.

Event and Event_TS

The messages generated by the Event and Event_TS blocks were added to supplement the
SIMATIC BATCH information.

PidConL
Extensions to the continuous PID controller, PIDConL:
● Connection of an external control deviation
● Monitoring for the control deviation can be suppressed for a configurable period of time
following a setpoint step.

PidConR
Extensions to the continuous PID controller, PidConR
● Connection of an external control deviation
● The proportional action can be connected to the feedback.
● The derivative action can be configured for the control deviation and connected to the
feedback.
● Generation of time-stamped messages by the EventTS block.

MotSpdCL
The MotSpdCL block determines the machine and motor speed using a gear reduction factor.

RateLim
Extension of the RateLim ramp block by the "Ramp-shaped approach to a target value"
function.

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2.5 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Faceplates V8.0?

SelA16In
The signal selection can now be specified by an interconnectable input for the SelA16In block.
Motors, valves and dosers
● Outputs have been added to the following blocks to indicate if control and feedback match:
MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL, MotSpdCL, MotS, Vlv2WayL, VlvL, VlvAnL, VlvS and VlvMotL.
● The following blocks now allow you to specify whether bumpless switchover should be
performed in automatic mode or via interconnection: MotL, MotRevL, MotSpdL, MotSpdCL,
Vlv2WayL, VlvL, VlvAnL, VlvMotL and DoseL.
Channel blocks
● The channel blocks support the flutter suppression function for OB82 and OB83 events of
the system blocks from the PCS 7 Basic Library V8.0.
● Detection of frozen measured values by the analog channel blocks

Extension of the gradient specification with the TimeFactor parameter

● The gradient specification for setpoints and manipulated variables has been supplemented
with the TimeFactor parameter for the following blocks: MotSpdCL, VlvAnL, OpAnL,
PIDConL, PIDConR, PIDStepL, FmCont, FmTemp

Other new features

● Limit inputs and control inputs of the blocks can now be interconnected.
● The blocks support instance-specific and parameter-specific setting of the operator
authorization level.
● In the "Out of service" mode, a feature bit can be set to determine whether active limits
should be reset or remain in effect.
● Activation of simulation mode via interconnectable inputs.
● Conditional triggering of the initial value acquisition at Intlkxx blocks.

2.5 APL - What's new in the Advanced Process Faceplates V8.0?

What's new about the block icons

Newly revised and visually-optimized V8 block icons.
● Block comments as tooltip text
● Inactive status displays of the motor and valve icons are no longer displayed.
● No display for the "On" operating mode
● Double coding of the icons for valves (rotation of the single valve icon or cross lines for a
two-way valve)
● Motors with motor signs or arrows in different directions

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2.6 Basic Library - What's new in the Basic Library V8.0?

● New types with smaller representation of the MonDiL / MonDiS and MonAnL / MonAnS
icons
● New types of icons, controller without display of manipulated variable
● Display of alarm condition in the process value view
● Configurable text display of active operation for binary control icons.
● Fine-grained, instance-specific operating authorization via new "Op_Level" attribute at the
AS block

What's new in the faceplates

● Support for the new PCS 7 operating permission, "Extended Operation 1" and "Extended
Operation 2" (free project-specific operating permissions)
● The "Lock messages" key can be made operable with the configured permission in the
internal tag, "@ LockMessageAuthLevel"
● Improved representation of limit display in the bar graph
● Display of an active delay time for faceplates
● Display of ramp target value in the bar graph in gradient mode.
● Use of the new "TimeFactor" parameter in all ramp views
● The actual process value (PV) is displayed in the preview in simulation mode.
● The gradient display disappears in the standard view of the MonAnL block when gradient
monitoring is disabled.
● Immediate display of archive tags when opening the trend view via the configuration at the
block icon.
● Return to the controller faceplate from GainSched
● Hiding of non-interconnected inputs in the SelA16In faceplate
● Label of the jump button can be changed for the specific instance at the AS block
● User interfaces available in Japanese
● Extension of the ModPreCon user interfaces for the prediction and operating point
optimization function

2.6 Basic Library - What's new in the Basic Library V8.0?

New blocks in Basic Library V8.0

MOD_DRV
System block for the connection of compact drives.

MOD_SWT
System block MOD_SWT for the connection of motor management starters

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2.6 Basic Library - What's new in the Basic Library V8.0?

Extension of blocks
● Extension of ASSET functionality
● Support of multiple MODE allocation for the 6ES7331-1KF02-0AB0 module
● The PADP_L10, MOD_PAX0, MOD_PAL0 system blocks have been extended to 32
channels.
● Flutter suppression for OB82 and OB83 events
● Support for new hardware:
– S7_mEC
– S7-400 STD. CPU V6

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Overview
Version 8.0 contains the following extensions or changes compared to the previous version,
7.1:
● PCS 7 Web option
– SFC visualization for Web clients
– Online trend configuration on the Web client
– Web Client V8.0 can be connected to Web Server V7.1
– "Load balancing" functionality for automatic distribution of Web clients to Web servers.
– Terminal server and Web server can be on a single computer

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V8.0? 4
What's new in SIMATIC BATCH V8.0?
1. In addition to the "MS Windows XP" and "MS Windows 2003" operating systems, SIMATIC
BATCH has been approved for operation with the "MS Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)" and
"MS Windows 2008 (64-bit)" operating systems. BATCH clients can be operated with "MS
Windows XP" or "MS Windows 7" independent of the server operating system.
– In SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0, the Common Archive Server (CAS) has been replaced by the
new Process Historian (PH). SIMATIC BATCH can archive batch data on a PH and
perform revision archiving. The "Viewer for archived batches" application can load batch
data from the PH and graphically visualize it on each BATCH client.
– New layouts for logs
– Improved performance for logs
This step improved performance and modernized the layout.
– Launch Coordinator and server applications are operated as services. As a result, these
applications are started automatically and independent of the user logon when the
operating system starts.
2. The range of functions in SIMATIC BATCH can be adapted for each user. Central settings
are made in the user settings; decentralized settings are performed in the dialogs on site.
This includes, for example, the reduction of allocation strategies, the reduction of objects
in the BCC tree, limitations of ESIG, hiding certain columns in dialogs, and much more.
3. Recipes of third-party manufacturers in BATCH ML format can be imported into the
SIMATIC BATCH system and executable batches can be generated.
4. BATCH engineering has been simplified with a new configuration dialog, in addition to the
existing configuration dialog.
5. Error information has been expanded to enable better error localization in batch mode.
6. All dialogs for project and user settings have been adapted to the new design and provided
a clear layout.
7. The operator dialog (OPD) has been supplemented with unit information.
8. New electronic signatures for deleting recipes, formulas and libraries have been introduced.
9. Log, change log, batch list and batch report have been expanded to include additional
information.
10.Current parameters can be printed from the corresponding properties dialogs.
11.Setpoint deviations, which can occur when switching from manual to automatic mode, are
indicated by an exclamation point at the recipe function and displayed in a tooltip.

What's new in SIMATIC BATCH V7.1 SP2?

Version 7.1 SP2 contains the following new and improved functions in comparison to SIMATIC
BATCH V7.1 SP1:

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AS-based operating mode

To improve the determinism when executing a batch and to enable high-speed step change
times, the new AS-based mode has been introduced as an alternative to the previous PC-
based mode, in which the complete recipe logic was processed in the Batch Control server.
The entire unit recipe logic is executed in the AS in this mode. In addition, so-called mixed
mode is possible, in which both modes can be operated simultaneously within a single batch.
The new interface block, UNIT_PLC, is available in the "SIMATIC BATCH Blocks" block library
for the new mode and mixed mode. The SIMATIC BATCH configuration dialog in the SIMATIC
Manager has been modified accordingly to enable configuration of the new operating modes.
For example, the compile and download functions can now be launched directly from this
configuration dialog.

New OS controls
We offer new SIMATIC BATCH OS controls for more convenient operation and monitoring of
batch processes on a PCS 7 OS client. From here, you can also perform other important
functions in SIMATIC BATCH.

New recipe constructs

To automatically react to disturbances in the process, we now offer you the capability to
highlight freely selectable recipe sections and to monitor them in a special container. In this
so-called monitoring container, you can evaluate events of the highlighted recipe section
throughout the entire run time and react accordingly, for example, using the new command
block. Another new block, called the jump block, now allows you to exit recipe steps, even
sequential ones, for example, and continue elsewhere.

Archiving batches of different BATCH process cells on a single archive server

Compared to the previous versions in which each BATCH process cell was assigned to a
separate archive server, it is now possible to archive batches of different BATCH process cells
on a single central archive server (CAS).

Visualizing archived batches

You can have archived batches that you have archived on a CAS (central archive server) or
as an XML file locally or in the network displayed once again as control recipes in the Batch
Control Center using the features of the viewer.

Preview window in the selection dialog for formula or master recipe

The "Selection of formula or master recipe" dialog for creating batches has been expanded.
You can now visualize information about a selected item in a preview window before you make
your selection. The preview window shows the master recipe and another window displays
the name, type, status, product and properties.

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Failure prevention with restart in case of redundancy

New mechanisms have been provided to ensure redundancy switchover and restart in case
of failure. For example, prevention of server shutdown, automatic restart and encapsulation
of server applications.

Operation during batch processing

You can now interrupt the execution of a recipe and continue it elsewhere with fewer operations.
New menu command "Stop step (without conti.)": Previously, you had no way of stopping
recipe operations without also stopping the steps they contained in continuous mode. The new
menu command lets these steps continue to run. Project setting "Release recipe element after
stop/cancel": With this new project setting, you can automatically reset and release associated
process cell objects when the "Stop step" or "Cancel step" commands are used.

Process value display for transitions and recipe functions

The most recently valid process value has been added to the display in the "Input material",
"Output material", "Parameters", "Transfer parameters" and "Transition conditions" tabs in
these dialogs.
The process values are shown in both the BCC, which you use to display and operate batches,
as well as in the viewer for archived batches in the control recipe view. Only the most recently
available process values are displayed in both cases. There is no way to display a process
value history. Tooltips are shown for the process values; they provide information about
timestamps and activation counters, for example.
The current process value for active transitions is displayed in the process mode.

Opening SFC Visualization from BatchCC

SFC visualization of a recipe function can be opened from BatchCC while a batch is running.
You can only use this function if you have configured the recipe function as an SFC type in
PCS 7 Engineering.

Minimum time interval for batch chains

You can optionally specify a minimum time interval between a predecessor batch and
successor batch in batch chains in BatchCC. There is also the possibility to create the entire
chain in this dialog. In other words, you can select the predecessor batch or successor batch,
set the mode, and enter a time offset.

New function, Pin recipe/batch headers

Using this function from the View menu in BatchCC and in the recipe editor, you can pin the
information of the units when scrolling through large control recipes and master recipes.

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ROP monitoring time

With this new function, you can change the ROP monitoring time automatically calculated by
the system. When the monitoring time you have specified is exceeded, the object is marked
with a clock symbol and a message is generated on the PCS 7 OS.

ROP run time

You can manually adjust the run time of a ROP that has been calculated by the system. The
current run time of a recipe operation is shown in a tooltip in process mode. The run time
information is provided for both the OS controls and in BatchCC.

Behavior of the BATCH Launch Coordinator

The BATCH Launch Coordinator only switches to the "Ready" state when all BATCH
engineering data is available in the "SB6_xxx" project directory. Until this data is completely
available, the Batch Launch Coordinator only appears as an icon in the Quick Launch bar and
cannot be operated, except for the "Exit" command in the shortcut menu of the Batch Launch
Coordinator.

Querying extended status in transition conditions

In addition to ISA 88 status of recipe elements, you can now use the extended status of recipe
elements in a transition condition.

Remote PCells
Locations from remote PCells can be addressed at transfer parameters (source, destination,
via) in addition to locations from the local batch PCell.

Activating a report via SIMATIC BATCH API

A new function allows you to activate recipe and batch logs via an SB API.

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What's new in Route Control V8.0?
In version 8.0, SIMATIC Route Control has been extended with the following functions:

CSV import/export
CSV import/export has been revised with the following objectives:
● Unique address
● Complete import
● Streamlining of CSV data

Material configuration
The material configuration has been completely revised. The stored route can be started at a
later point in time.

User keys
User keys are now also assigned types.

Control texts
Control texts are supplied and can be extended or edited.

Static routes
When downloading the Route Control server, routes stored online are deleted and routes
stored offline are copied online.

Route Control Engineering

The user interface of Route Control Engineering has been revised.

Offline route search

The offline route search now includes a graphical representation. The search can be further
restricted.

FB 815
The RC_ResPosV5 compatibility block provides the behavior of V5 at the QRESTPOS output
at RC_IF_ROUTE (FB 800).

Opening the Route Control server dialog

You can open the Route Control server dialog by running rc_serverdialog.exe with the following
parameters:

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● /Activate Starts the server function in the rc_serverhostx.exe service

● /Deactivate Terminates the server function in the rc_serverhostx.exe service
● /NoDiaolg The server dialog closes after it is called - no dialog
The way the parameters are stipulated depends on the particular implementation of the launch
and must be solved for the specific user.

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User interfaces
The SIMATIC PDM user interfaces have been completely overhauled for improved ergonomics
and better visual appearance.
The menus have been restructured in accordance with the requirements from the
specifications on the expansion to the electronic device descriptions (EDD). As a result, it is
now easier to see which menu components have been generated directly by SIMATIC PDM
and which ones have been created by the device manufacturer.
Conversion of status information relating to parameter and device statuses from text display
to easy-to-understand status icons. Status information is saved in the project. The latest
information is always retained.
● Update/upgrade of EDDs
● Device management
– Creating typicals for parameters (import without ID data)
– Use of placeholders (neutral objects) in the project (profile GSD or universal HART) and
free assignment of an EDD at a later time (device identification) according to the
connected device
– Compatible device replacement
– Incompatible device replacement with acceptance of parameters with the same name
between devices
– Device replacement using the service address 126 via the new addressing dialog (error-
free)
● Export/import of document manager contents using any objects
● Export with transformation file created by the user.

Export / Import
When parameters are imported, a check is performed to see whether the tag name in the
import file matches that of the target object. This makes it possible for parameter content to
be exchanged between various device types or manufacturers.
When parameters are imported, the import object type / version is no longer changed in the
target object if the two devices are not of the same type.

Modified license structure

A new license called "SIMATIC PDM extended" is being introduced. You can use the following
additional functions with this option:
● Import
● Export

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● Print
● Document manager

Long process tag names for field devices featuring HART communication
A unique process tag name is possible in the project for field devices with HART communication
and a HART revision < V6. The contents of the "Message" parameter are used for this purpose.
In this way, 32 characters are available for the name (standard is 8 characters).
The long process tag name is displayed as follows in the PDM views:
● As object name in the process device plant view in place of the "TAG" parameter
● As object name in the process device network view in place of the "TAG" parameter
You enable the display of long process tag names in the SIMATIC Manager with: Options >
SIMATIC PDM > Settings.

Device import
The "Manage SIMATIC PDM device catalog" function has been replaced by the "Device
Integration Manager" function. The characteristics of the "Device Integration Manager" are as
follows:
● User interface overhauled to make it more user-friendly
● Field devices displayed in the form of a list together with details of the field device version
that has already been imported
● Intelligent filter function for finding groups or individual field device descriptions quickly

Field device processing status

For each field device, a cumulative processing status is displayed in the structure view of the
parameter table for all the lower-level parameters.
From this cumulative status, it is easy to see whether the visible and invisible parameter areas
contain
● Modified parameters that have not been read from the field device or have not been written
to the field device
● Invalid parameters or parameters that are not supported
Information is also displayed to indicate whether the field device is currently being edited by
another user (i.e. whether it is locked).

History trend display (plot)

The following functions have been added in SIMATIC PDM V8.0:
● History trend saved as a CSV file so that it can be edited further using an application such
as EXCEL
● Ruler position displayed
● Zoom functions can be accessed via buttons

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● If help texts have been integrated into the device descriptions, they are displayed as tooltips
● History trends can be edited graphically using the mouse

Device management
With SIMATIC PDM V8.0, it is possible to freely assign a new device description to an existing,
configured field device. All the device descriptions that are assigned to the same
communication type are made available for selection from the catalog. This makes device
replacement and upgrade work really easy. The export and import functions of SIMATIC PDM
allow the parameters to be transferred with the same internal parameter names.
Field devices that are deleted in HW Config or in the Process Device Network View are now
removed from the Process Device Plant View as well. It is no longer necessary to remove them
manually.

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Process Historian
Process Historian can be used for long-term archiving of the following data of the SIMATIC
PCS 7 process control system:
● OS archive data (process values and messages)
● Batch data
Process values and messages, as well as batch data from SIMATIC BATCH, that are swapped
out from the OS archives are managed by Process Historian in a central database. This data
can be viewed directly on the OS clients/Single Stations or using the new Reporting System
Information Server.
Process Historian does not need a connection to the plant bus. It can be connected to the OS
and Batch Servers of the SIMATIC PCS 7 plant via terminal bus, for example, using the
integrated network connection (on-board Ethernet RJ45 port) of the server.

Function overview
● Real-time archiving of process values and messages of the SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 Operator
System.
● Support of PCS 7 OS Single Stations V8.0
● Archiving the SIMATIC BATCH V8.0 batch data
● Support of multiple PCS 7 V8.0 projects
● Scaled with the computer hardware used with regard to performance and quantity
framework
● Export of all data, including the catalog system, to external storage media
● Reading in the swapped out data, including the catalog system, from external storage media
● Data visualization on the OS clients and OS Single Stations

Information Server
The Information Server is the Process Historian reporting system. It can be installed and
operated on the Process Historian computer or as a separate application on a different
computer. It is based on the Microsoft Reporting Services and provides Web-based Thin Client
access to historical data. The Information Server also contains add-ins for Microsoft Word and
Excel that enable further access to Process Historian.

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Function overview
Contains a set of frequently used report templates for process values, messages, and batches
● Open reporting system for creation and insertion of any number of report templates
● Storage of configured (parameterized) report templates for faster access
● Export of reports to standard document formats
● Support of subscriptions for cyclic generation of reports, including e-mail delivery
● Role management for Windows users; supports work groups and Active Directory.
● User rights can be assigned for specific projects
● Generation of reports and insertion as images and tables in MS Office Word documents
● Creation of Excel reports for historical process values and messages, as well as the storage
of Excel report templates on the Information Server
● Support of subscriptions for Excel report templates

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Documentation - What's new?

Documentation in MyDocumentation Manager

For the first time, this version of the PCS 7 Manual Collection has been made available in
MyDocumentation Manager via the Internet. You can obtain updates for the documentation
through this feature.
You can find the manual collection and an overview of all available manuals for PCS 7 in the
Internet at: www.siemens.de/pcs7-dokumentation (www.siemens.com/pcs7-documentation)

New manuals
The following new manuals will be introduced as part of PCS 7 V8.0:
● PCS 7 Compendium, Part D
● PCS 7 APL Operator Guide
● PCS 7 APL Style Guide
● Maintenance Station Manual
● Manual on licenses & quantity frameworks

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