SIMATIC NET

Installation Manual C79000-G8976-C233

Release 08/2008

SIMATIC NET, PC Software, Edition 2008

This document contains information in English.

C79000-G8976-C233-01
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This document contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal
safety, as well as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are
highlighted in the manual by a warning triangle and are marked as follows according to
the level of danger:

Danger
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not
taken.

Warning
indicates that death or severe personal injury can result if proper precautions are not
taken.

Caution
with a warning triangle indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions
are not taken.

Caution
without a warning triangle indicates that damage to property can result if proper
precautions are not taken.

Notice
indicates that an undesirable result or undesirable status can occur if the relevant notice
is ignored.

Note
highlights important information on the product, using the product, or part of the
documentation that is of particular importance and that will be of benefit to the user.

Disclaimer
We have checked the contents of this manual for agreement with the hardware and software described. Since deviations cannot
be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the data in this manual are reviewed regularly and any
necessary corrections included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvement are welcomed.

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Trademarks

SIMATIC®, SIMATIC NET®, SINEC® and SIMATIC NET Networking for Industry® 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.

Safety Instructions regarding your product

Before you use the product described here, read the safety instructions below thoroughly.

Qualified personnel

Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this equipment.
Qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground,
and to tag circuits, equipment, and systems in accordance with established safety
practices and standards.

Correct usage of hardware products

Please read the relevant Installation Instructions and adhere to the instructions regarding
the correct usage of hardware products.

Correct usage of software products

Please note the following regarding the correct usage of software products:

Caution
This software may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the
technical description, and only in connection with software products, devices, or
components from other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by
Siemens.
Before you use the supplied sample programs or programs you have written yourself,
make certain that neither injury to persons nor damage to equipment can result in your
plant or process.

Prior to startup

Before putting the product into operation, note the following warning:

Caution
Prior to startup you must observe the instructions in the relevant documentation. For
ordering data of the documentation please refer to the catalogs or contact your local
SIEMENS representative.

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Introduction

SIMATIC NET PC software products

Thank you for deciding to purchase a communication product from SIMATIC NET.
You have bought an innovative product that combines fast access to automation
systems with simple installation and commissioning.

Purpose of this document

This document describes how to install the SIMATIC NET PC software products on
your PG/PC.

Validity of this installation manual

This installation manual relates to the products of the

"SIMATIC NET, PC Software, Edition 2008" CD.

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4
1 Installation of the SIMATIC NET PC software products ............................................. 6
1.1 Requirements and notes...................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 Required privileges .............................................................................................. 7
1.1.2 Requirements and notes relating to the software................................................ 8
1.1.3 Requirements and notes relating to the hardware ............................................ 10
1.1.4 Steps in installation............................................................................................ 11
1.2 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Automated installation ....................................................................................... 20
1.3.1 Purpose and general description....................................................................... 20
1.3.2 Structure of the control file................................................................................. 21
1.3.3 Generating the control file automatically ........................................................... 24
1.3.4 Notes on automatic installation.......................................................................... 24
2 Installation of the OPC XML-DA Web service............................................................ 25
3 SNMP service, SNMP OPC MIB compiler and profile files ....................................... 35
3.1 Installing the SNMP service............................................................................... 35
3.2 SNMP OPC MIB compiler and profile files for CP 1613 and CP 1623.............. 39
4 Uninstalling the SIMATIC NET PC Software Products ............................................. 40
5 Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 41
6 Further information ...................................................................................................... 42
6.1 Documentation guide......................................................................................... 42
6.2 Further Documents ............................................................................................ 43
6.3 Technical Support, Contacts and Training ........................................................ 44
Index ........................................................................................................................................ 45

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1 Installation of the SIMATIC NET PC software

products

1.1 Requirements and notes

User experience

To install SIMATIC NET PC software products, you should have experience of

installing software under Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 or
Server 2008.

To configure the communication modules, you should have experience and

knowledge of the following:

● You should be familiar with the structure of the system/plant involved.

● You should be familiar with the configuration of the system/plant.

You should only undertake the subsequent installation and configuration if you
have this knowledge.

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1.1.1 Required privileges

Privileges for installation

To install the product, you require administrator privileges.

Privileges for operating NCM PC

To operate NCM PC on an NTFS drive, the administrator must allow all users
working on this computer with NCM PC full access to the NCM PC installation
folder in the relevant "Security" tab.

Right-click on the NCM PC installation folder in the Windows Explorer. Go to the

"Security" tab:

● In Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

via the context menu entry Properties ➜ Security tab.

● In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

using the context menu Sharing and Security... ➜ Security tab.

If the "Sharing and Security..." context menu command is not available for the
folder, open the "View" tab in the Windows Explorer with the Tools ➜ Folder
Options... menu command and disable the "Use simple file sharing
(Recommended)" option.

If projects are stored on NTFS drives, users of NCM PC must also be allowed full
access here.

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1.1.2 Requirements and notes relating to the software

Operating systems

SIMATIC NET PC software products are intended for use with Microsoft Windows
operating systems; for more detailed information, refer to the section 5, „Technical
specifications“.

Update CD for which versions?

For the following software version, this "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD is an

update CD:

CD 2007, V7.0 with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Server 2003

The list on the back of the CD sleeve provides you with a quick overview of the
available products.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

We recommend that you use the Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher.

Screen savers

If you use a screen saver, remember that processing the saver takes up CPU time
and this can lead to the system being overloaded.

Some screen savers are known not to release memory resources again. This leads
to a continuous reduction in usable memory.

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Virus scanners

The use of a virus scanner during runtime can impair or severely slow down
communication. Dynamic virus protection, in particular using gatekeeper
mechanisms, is therefore not advisable. This is especially the case when trace files
of the communication are written at the same time.

The following virus scanners have been tested in conjunction with the SIMATIC
NET PC software products (the default settings of the virus scanners were not
changed for the test):

Virus scanner name Tested with operating system

Trend Micro Office Scan V8.0 ● Windows XP Professional SP3
● Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2
● Windows Vista SP1
McAfee Virus Scan Plus 2008 ● Windows XP Professional SP3
● Windows Vista SP1
Norton Antivirus 2008 ● Windows XP Professional SP3
● Windows Vista SP1
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 ● Windows XP Professional SP3
● Windows Vista SP1

Notice
If you use a virus scanner, make sure that the computer has enough system
resources.

Restore points

Note
The "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD consists of lots of small setups and after
they have been installed, the Microsoft operating systems create restore points.
It is pointless to restore to an interim setup status, in other words, to the status of a
partly installed "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD.

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1.1.3 Requirements and notes relating to the hardware

Note
We recommend that you first install the software and license as described in this
documentation and install the communications processors afterwards.

Bus collisions after reinstallation

If two PROFIBUS communications processors are installed in one computer, when

the computer starts up, both communication modules are assigned bus address 0.
This causes collisions if both modules are connected to the same bus.

Remedy
Set different bus addresses for the communications processors before attaching to
the bus.

Plug and play

If the Plug-and-Play mechanism does not find the driver after installing the CP and
then rebooting the computer, the computer must be forced to find the driver at the
instigation of the user. Follow the steps outlined below:

Step Description
1 Restart the computer.
2 Go to the "Device Manager" dialog box:
● In Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜ Device Manager ➜ Device
Manager dialog box.
● In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Start menu Start ➜ Settings ➜ Control Panel ➜ System ➜
Hardware tab➜ Device Manager tab ➜ Device Manager dialog
box.
3 Select the top entry in the list box (the local PC)
and then the menu command Action ➜ Scan for hardware changes.
4 Confirm all the following dialogs with "Next".

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1.1.4 Steps in installation

Description

Follow the instructions on the next pages step by step to install the SIMATIC NET
PC software products.

During the installation, you will have to restart your computer several times
depending on its configuration and the software you are installing.

These restarts are unavoidable parts of the installation process!

Following a restart on your computer, the installation will continue automatically

with the next step. You only need to follow the installation instructions in this
description. No further measures are necessary.

Note
Make sure that the same user is logged on following a restart.

Installing Chinese or Japanese

The installation dialog of the SIMATIC NET software offers you the choice of
German or English. If you want to install on a Chinese or Asiatic Windows platform,
select "English".

1.2 Procedure

Step 1 – Registering with the operating system

It is only possible to install the SIMATIC NET PC software products if you have
administrator privileges.

You should therefore log on with the operating system using a login belonging to
the group of administrators.

Step 2 – Closing open applications

Close all active programs. This also includes all virus scanners.

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Step 3 – Inserting the SIMATIC NET CD

Insert the "SIMATIC NET, PC Software CD, Edition 2008" and wait until the
following dialog box appears:

Note
If this dialog box does not appear at the latest after 30 seconds, the autostart
function of your computer is not activated.
In this case, start the "setup.exe" program in the main folder on the SIMATIC NET
CD.

Step 4 – Reading the readme file

The readme file contains the latest information on the SIMATIC NET PC products.

Click the "Display Readme" button and read the information displayed.

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Step 5 – Reading SIMATIC NET documents

Supplied Information
Please read the information that ships along with the product. This is important
because ...

● ... it may be necessary or advisable to use this information during installation.

● ... this can support you when configuring the hardware.

● ... it will provide you with instructions on your specific product that are not
contained in the "Industrial Communication for PG/PC" manual.

Descriptions of the SIMATIC NET products

With a simple mouse click, you will find descriptions of the software products on
this SIMATIC NET CD quickly and arranged according to topics on the
accompanying "Manual Collection" CD.

Step 6 – Installing software

Click the "Install Software" button.

Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes to select the language you require and
to accept the license conditions.

Notice
If you want to install on a Chinese or Asiatic Windows platform, select "English".

Note
Depending on the operating system, this is followed by 1 to 2 information screens
on security settings and the power save mode and you should confirm these with
the "Install Software" button if you want to install.

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Step 7 – Installing selected products

The "SIMATIC NET - Setup", "Programs" dialog box appears.

The information in the figure is an example and it may differ slightly from the
information actually shown on the screen.

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Description and procedure

The following table describes the programs in the list box shown above. Follow the
instructions and read the notes.

Programs to be Description and procedure

installed
Automation License You can install or uninstall license keys with the
Manager V4.0 Automation License Manager.
SIMATIC NET PC If the check box is selected, the SIMATIC NET PC
Software 2008 software products are all installed at once.
SIMATIC NET PC Select this check box if you want to install the
Software Doc 2008 documents for installation and commissioning on your
PC.
SIMATIC NCM PC SIMATIC NCM PC is configuration software for
V5.4 SP4 configuring PGs/PCs.
Do not select this check box if you want to use STEP 7
as of Version 5.4 instead as the configuration tool (with
PROFINET IO products version 5.4 SP2 or higher).

Note 1
If STEP 7 is already installed, SIMATIC NCM PC is
grayed out (deactivated) and cannot be installed.
This is because the configuration functions are
already contained in STEP 7.

Note 2
SIMATIC NCM is not required for the following
products:
● TF-1613
● SOFTNET-PG
● PN CBA OPC Server

Note 3
To configure the following products, you require the
STEP 7 program instead of NCM PC:
● S7-REDCONNECT
● Upgrade S7-REDCONNECT

Adobe Reader 8 You require Adobe Reader to display the contents of

SIMATIC NET PDF files. Select the option if you do not
have program for reading PDF files on your computer.

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Notice
SIMATIC NET PC software products from an earlier SIMATIC NET CD will be
uninstalled before the software products on this CD are installed.
You will see a further warning on the screen immediately before the "old" software
products are uninstalled.

Then click the "Next" button.

Reaction
Software installation starts. This can take some time.

Step 8 – Starting the transfer of license keys

License keys and upgrade license keys

Current license keys are required for the products of the "SIMATIC NET, PC
Software" CD. These ship with the product on USB stick and must be transferred to
your computer.

License keys
In this dialog box, you can choose whether you want to transfer the license keys
during the current installation (by starting the Automation License Manager) or wait
until later. You start the transfer dialog with the "Transfer License Key" button.

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Step 9 – Transferring license leys

You can manage the license keys for running SIMATIC programs with the
"Automation License Manager".

Note
For more detailed information on the "Automation License Manager", refer to the
online help for the program.

Transferring license keys of the "Single" type

With SIMATIC NET PC products of Edition 2008, follow the steps below to transfer
license keys of the "Single" basic type to your computer:

Step Description
1 Select the data medium containing the required license key in the left-
hand list (navigation area).
2 In the right-hand list (object area), select the license keys you want to
transfer.
3 Select the "License Key" menu command to change to the "Transfer
License Key" dialog (menu command License Key ➜ Transfer... ➜
Transfer License Key dialog box).
4 Select the local drive of your computer to which you want to transfer
the license keys and confirm with "OK".
Reaction
The license keys are transferred.

Activating the license keys of an upgrade product

With authorizations of older SIMATIC products (up to 2005), you can use the
upgrade function with the new "Upgrade" license keys.

Step Description
1 Transfer the "upgrade" license key to the data medium on which the
authorization is located as described above.
2 Select the authorization of the older SIMATIC product and use the
upgrade function (menu command License Key ➜ Upgrade...).
Reaction
The authorization and the upgrade license key disappear and a current
license key appears instead.

After transferring all required license keys, close the "Automation License
Manager"; Reaction: The SIMATIC NET installation continues automatically.

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Step 10 – Completing the installation

After you have installed the license keys, the computer reports successful
installation of the SIMATIC NET PC products.

The computer is restarted after installation.

The following dialog box then opens.

Note
If the Ethernet communications modules are not yet physically installed, close the
dialog with "Cancel" and continue at "Step 11".
Once you have completed "Step 11", the following dialog box opens again.

Here, select the communications module of the target PC and confirm with OK (the
parameters TTL and WinCC compatibility are irrelevant here).

Note
To transfer a configuration with STEP 7 to a target PC, a default communications
module is necessary on the target PC to receive the configuration data.
If more than one Ethernet module is displayed, select the module that is connected
to the same network and subnet as STEP 7.

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Step 11 – Installing communication modules

To install communication modules, shut down the computer and install the
communication modules in the PC:

Step Description
1 Read the installation manual or the operating instructions for the
communications module and other relevant documentation.
2 Install the communication modules as explained.
3 Restart the computer.

Step 12 – Starting configuration

After restarting the computer, you will need to log on with administrator privileges. It
is possible that the Microsoft "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears.

You will then be asked whether or not you want to install the software automatically
(recommended). Select this option, click "Next" and close the wizard when it has
completed its work with "Finish".

Your computer now contains the SIMATIC NET communications software that still
needs to be configured.

How to continue from here is described in the "Commissioning PC Stations"

manual (Start menu Start ➜ ... ➜ SIMATIC NET ➜ Commissioning PC
Stations).

Installing further software components

Please read the two following sections 2 and 3 on the installation of optional
software components.

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1.3 Automated installation

1.3.1 Purpose and general description

Use in enterprises

Enterprises that install plants with large numbers of computers generally want to
use the same installation everywhere. Automated installation provides this option.
The settings are made with a control file.

Sequence

Installation only requires a few user decisions that generally need to be taken at
the end of the installation.

Control file

The control file is structured like an INI file. As an ASCII file, it is also easy to read.
The control file is generated during a sample run; in exceptional situations, it can
be corrected manually.

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1.3.2 Structure of the control file

Description

The control file is called "Ra_Auto.ini". If you look at the structure, you will
immediately see the similarity to INI files.

[General]
CreatedWith=
RaSetupVersion=
Setuplanguage=0
IdName = Name
IdCompany = Siemens AG
IdNumber = 0000000000
GeneralDrive = C:\
AuthorizeSourceDrive = A:\
AuthorizeDestinationDrive = C:\
InstallLanguage=ABCDEJ
NewInstallation = True

[Dialogs]
DialogAuthorization = True

[PRODUCTCODE1]
DestinationDrive=
Selected =
DestinationPath=
[PRODUCTCODE2]
DestinationDrive=
Selected =
DestinationPath=

[...]

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Area [General]

General settings are made in Area [General].

Parameter Value Description

ranges
CreatedWith Product series
RaSetupVersion Version of system setup
Setuplanguage 0-5 0 – German
1 – English
2 – French
3 – Spanish
4 – Italian
5 – Japanese
IdName Name of the author
IdCompany Company name
GeneralDrive Drive for general data , for example
"C:\"
AuthorizeSourceDrive Source drive with license keys
AuthorizeDestinationDrive Destination drive for license keys
InstallLanguage ABCDEJ A – German
B – English
C – French
D – Spanish
E – Italian
J – Japanese
NewInstallation True / True – Programs already installed
False are reinstalled.
False – An update is run.

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Area [Dialogs]

Dialog windows are listed in the Area [Dialogs].

Parameter Value Description

ranges
DialogAuthorization True / True – Dialog box is visible
False False – Dialog box remains "silent".
etc.

Area [PRODUCTCODE1]

The product codes area contains the product code and the three following
parameters. Examples of a product code are: [LICENSEMANAGER],
[ACROREAD] or [S7PCED].

Parameters Value Description

ranges
DestinationPath Installation path
This can also be modified dynamically by
using a placeholder.
DestinationDrive Installation drive
This can also be modified dynamically by
using a placeholder.
selected True / Product selection – if True, the program
False module is also installed even if it has
already been installed on the system.

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1.3.3 Generating the control file automatically

Description

The control file is generated by the setup program automatically.

The setup program can be controlled by a batch file.

Example of a batch file

The batch file shown here generates the control file "Ra-Auto.ini".

cd cd\sw\cdintern
setup.exe /record

The lines of the batch file example have the following significance:

Line Meaning
1 The program changes to the "cdintern" folder.
2 The program starts the manual test installation and generates the
control file "Ra_Auto.ini" with the "/record" parameter.
All user actions in the dialogs are stored there.
The record action stops after the "component selection" and
closes the program.

1.3.4 Notes on automatic installation

Note the following points relating to automatic installation:

● The path for the "Ra_Auto.ini" file can be set with the following instruction:
cd\sw\cdintern\setup.exe /silent=<Dr>:\<required
directory>Ra_Auto.ini
If no path is specified, the Windows directory is browsed.

● If additional questions or error messages are displayed during installation, a

dialog opens.

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2 Installation of the OPC XML-DA Web service

Description

OPC XML-DA (Data Access) allows access to process variables over the Internet.

You will find more detailed information on OPC XML-DA in the manuals "Industrial
Communication with PG/PC" (Start menu Start ➜ ... ➜ SIMATIC NET –
Industrial Communication with PG PC Basics and SIMATIC NET – Industrial
Communication with PG PC Interfaces).

OPC XML-DA can only be operated in conjunction with the "Internet Information
Services" (IIS) Windows component.

Is the IIS Windows component already installed?

How you continue from here depends on whether the "Internet Information
Services" Windows component is already installed.

If the "Internet Information then...

Services" Windows component
is ....
● ... already enabled on your ... you can skip down to page 32 to "Step 4
computer, ... – Security settings for OPC" and check the
(in Vista/Server 2008) functionality of the OPC XML-DA Web
● ... already installed on your Services.
computer, …
(in XP/Server 2003)
● ... not enabled, ... ... read the following note and start
(in Vista/Server 2008) installation at "Step 1 – Enable Internet
● ... not installed, … Information Services (IIS) Windows
(in XP/Server 2003) function".

Note for users of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

The following installation and configuration is described under the setting "Classic
Start Menu" in Windows XP.
Before installing the software components , you should therefore change the
Windows menus to "Classic Start Menu" um (right-click in the start menu on the
Start button ➜ Properties tab ➜ Start Menu tab ➜ Classic Start Menu option).

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Step 1 – Enable Internet Information Services (IIS) Windows function

The Internet Information Services (IIS) Windows feature is an HTTP Web server. It
is required to operate OPC XML DA Web services.

Procedure in Windows Vista

Enable the Windows feature under Windows Vista as follows:

Step Description
1 In the Control Panel, go to "Add/Remove Programs" and then "Turn
Windows features on or off" (Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜
Programs and Features ➜ Link Turn Windows features on or off“).
Reaction: The "Turn Windows features on or off" dialog box opens.
2 Open the tree structure Internet Information Services ➜ WWW
Services ➜ Application Development Features and enable the
ASP.NET option.
3 Expand the Internet Information Services structure➜ Web
Management Tools and enable the IIS Management Console option.
Confirm with "OK".

Steps under Windows Server 2008

Enable the Windows feature under Windows Server 2008 as follows:

Step Description
1 In the Control Panel, go to "Add/Remove Programs" and then "Turn
Windows features on or off" (Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜
Programs and Features ➜ Link Turn Windows features on or off“).
Reaction: The "Server Manager" dialog opens.
2 Start the Add Roles Wizard (open the Roles menu and click on the
Add Roles link) and continue with "Next".
3 Enable the Web Server (IIS) role in the list box.
Reaction: A new window opens.
4 Confirm with "Add Required Features" and continue the dialog with
"Next".
5 Read the information displayed and confirm with "Next".
Reaction: A list box with selectable role services appears.
6 Select the ASP.NET option.
Reaction: A new window opens.

Continued on following page

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Continued

Step Description
7 Confirm with Add Required Role Services and continue the dialog
with "Next".
Reaction: A list box with the functions to be installed opens.
8 Start the installation with "Install".
Reaction: Wait until the installation is completed and then read the
displayed text.
9 Complete the installation with "Close".
Reaction: A window with the status of the available roles in Server
2008 displays the functionalities/roles that can be used.

Procedure in Windows XP
Install the Windows component under Windows XP as follows:

Step Description
1 Open the "Add/Remove Programs" application in the Control Panel and
select "Add/Remove Windows Components". (Start menu Start ➜
Settings ➜ Control Panel ➜ Add/Remove Programs ➜
Add/Remove Windows Components).
Reaction: The "Windows Components" dialog box of the Windows
Component Wizard appears.
2 Select the "Internet Information Services (IIS)" option in the
"Components" list box, confirm with "Next", and install the component.

Note
Installing the Internet Information Services (IIS) changes IIS
assignments for ASP.NET.
You can restore these assignments by uninstalling ".NET-
Framework" and reinstalling it.
This is described in steps 3 and 4.
There is also an article by Microsoft that you can open on the
Internet page http://support.microsoft.com/?id=306005.

3 Uninstall .NET-Framework (Start menu Start ➜ Settings ➜ Control

Panel ➜ Add/Remove Programs).
4 Reinstall .NET-Framework V3.5.
The .NET-Framework software is available on the "SIMATIC NET, PC
Software" CD. Follow the steps below:
1. Change to the \sw\dotnetframework folder on the "SIMATIC NET,
PC Software" CD.
2. Install the file "dotNETFx35setup.exe".

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Steps under Windows Server 2003

Install the Windows component under Windows Server 2003 as follows:

Step Description
1 Go to the Control Panel and click on the "Add or remove Windows
components" button (Start menu Start ➜ Settings ➜ Control Panel
➜ Add/Remove Programs ➜ Add or remove Windows
components).
Reaction: The "Windows Components" dialog box of the Windows
Component Wizard appears.
2 Enable the Application Server option in "Components" list box and
confirm with "Details".
3 Select the ASP.NET in addition to the defaults and confirm with "OK".
4 Continue with "Next" and install the component.

Step 2 – Configuring the OPC XML DA (local host) Web service

The OPC XML DA Web service provides process data that can be accessed over
the Internet using HTTP.

During configuration, the following functions are performed:

● The address of the Web service is named.

● The connection to the installed SIMATIC NET software is established.

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Steps in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

Follow the steps outlined below to configure the Web service:

Step Description
1 Open the "Internet Information Services Manager" dialog box (Start
menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜ Administrative Tools ➜ double-click
on IIS Manager).
Reaction: The "Internet Information Services" dialog opens.
2 Change to <current PC> in the navigation area and "Default Web Site"
and expand it (<current PC> ➜ Web Sites ➜ Default Web Site).
3 If you find the entry "OPC.SIMATIC.NET" here,
skip all other entries in this table.
Otherwise continue at Step 4.
4 Select "Default Web Site" and open Add Application... in the context
menu
5 Enter the folder name of the Web service in the "Alias" box.
We recommend the name "OPC.Simatic.NET" because the supplied
sample programs can then be used unchanged.
6 In the "Physical path" box, enter the path to the directory in which the
installed "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD makes the data accessible.
Enter the path as follows:
<Installation folder>\Siemens\SIMATIC.NET\opc2\binXML
7 Click the Select… button
Reaction: The "Select Application Pool" dialog appears.
8 Select the Classic .NET AppPool application pool and confirm with
"OK".
9 Confirm the entries in the "Add Application" dialog with "OK".
Reaction: The created Web service is displayed with its alias in
"Default Web Site".

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Procedure in XP and Server 2003

Follow the steps outlined below to configure the Web service:

Step Description
1 Go to Computer Management (Start menu Start ➜ Settings ➜
Control Panel ➜ Administrative Tools ➜ Computer Management).
2 Go to "Virtual Directory..." (Computer Management ➜ Services and
Applications ➜ Internet Information Services ➜ Web Sites ➜
Default Web Site ➜ right-click New ➜ Virtual Directory...).
Reaction: The wizard for creating virtual directories starts up.
3 Click the "Next" button.
4 Enter the directory name of the Web service, in the "Alias for Virtual
Directory" dialog box.
We recommend the name "OPC.Simatic.NET" because the supplied
sample programs can then be used unchanged.
Click the "Next" button.
5 In the "Web Site Content Directory" box, enter the path to the directory
in which the installed "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD makes the data
accessible.
The path must be entered as follows:
<Installation folder>\Siemens\SIMATIC.NET\opc2\binXML
Click the "Next" button.
6 Make the required settings in the "Permissions" dialog box.
However, allow at least "Read" and "Run Scripts", for example.
7 The wizard confirms successful completion.
Complete the configuration with "Finish".
Reaction: The created Web service is displayed in "Default Web Site".

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Step 3 – Security settings for OPC XML-DA

The Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) make your PC accessible from the
Internet. It is therefore essential to specify suitable access permissions.

Steps in Windows Vista and Server 2008

Follow the steps outlined below to specify the access permissions.

Step Description
1 Go to your newly created Web page in the Internet Information
Services Manager; in this example: "OPC.Simatic.NET" (Start menu
Start ➜ Control Panel ➜ double-click on Administrative Tools ➜
double-click on Internet Information Manager; Reaction: the "Internet
Information Services Manager" dialog opens.
2 In the navigation area, select the entry "OPC.Simatic.NET" (<this PC>
➜ Web Sites (on Server 2008: Sites) ➜ Default Web Site ➜
OPC.Simatic.NET).
3 Double-click on "Authentication" in the data area.
Reaction: The content area shows the possible settings for
"Authentication".
4 Make the settings you require for anonymous access and authenticated
access.

Procedure in XP and Server 2003

Follow the steps outlined below to specify the access permissions.

Step Description
1 Go to the Web service (Web site) you created in Computer
Management. In this example, the created Web service is called
„OPC.Simatic.NET" (Computer Management ➜ Services and
Applications ➜ Internet Information Services ➜ Web Sites ➜
Default Web Site ➜ OPC.Simatic.NET ➜ right-click Properties).
Reaction: The "Properties of ..." dialog box appears.
2 Select the "Directory Security" tab and click the "Edit..." button in the
"Anonymous access and authentication control" section (in Windows
Server 2003: "Authentication and access control").
3 Make the settings you require for anonymous access and
authentication in the "Authentication Methods" dialog box and confirm
with "OK".

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Step 4 – Security settings for OPC

Before the Internet Information Services can access OPC data, they must be given
access permissions to specific OPC services.

Follow the steps outlined below to specify the access permissions.

Step Description
1 Open the "Configuration Console" application (Start menu Start ➜ ...
➜ SIMATIC NET ➜ Configuration Console).
2 In the tree structure, go to PC Station ➜ SIMATIC NET Configuration
➜ Applications ➜ OPC Settings ➜ Security and allow "remote basic
and OPC communication".

Note
By enabling OPC security, additional security settings must be
made for OPC communication. These are described in the online
help of the "Security" configuration dialog.

This completes installation and configuration of the software components for

operating OPC XML DA.

The next steps involve checking that everything works correctly.

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Step 5 – Displaying your Web Site in the Internet Explorer

You can display the new Web page with the Internet Explorer:

Type in the following URL in the Internet Explorer (assuming your Web service has
the name "OPC.Simatic.NET"):
http://localhost/OPC.Simatic.NET/sopcweb.asmx

Installation was successful when the possible OPC XML DA function calls (Read,
Write ...) are displayed.

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Step 6 – Using the sample program for the OPC XML DA interface

Note
You will find the sample client program in the folder:
<installation folder>\Siemens\
SIMATIC.NET\opc2\samples\xml\sync\opcxml_da_sync.exe.

Prerequisites
Make sure that the two conditions are met before you use the sample program:

● Activate the demo mode for the S7 communication protocol as described in the
"Industrial Communication for PG/PC" manual.

● After starting the sample program, enter the following address in the "Input the
URL" box assuming your Web page has the name "OPC.Simatic.NET":
http://localhost/OPC.Simatic.NET/sopcweb.asmx

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3 SNMP service, SNMP OPC MIB compiler and

profile files

3.1 Installing the SNMP service

Purpose

The SIMATIC NET SNMP OPC Server requires the SNMP service in the operating
system. Full use of the SNMP OPC Server is only possible after installing this
Windows component.

Introduction

Following standard installation of Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista, the

full SNMP service is not yet available in the operating system. Without taking
further steps, you can query items but cannot use SNMP traps.

Installing the SNMP service involves the following steps:

● Installing the SNMP Service.

● Adapting the network security settings to your own security needs.

Note for users of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

The following installation is described assuming the "Classic Start Menu" in
Windows.
Before installing the software components, you should therefore set the
Windows menus to "Classic Start Menu" (right-click on Start menu Start ➜
Properties menu ➜ Start Menu tab ➜ Classic Start Menu option).

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Requirements

You must be logged on as administrator or as a member of the administrators'

group to be able to install the service.

Note
If programs already use the OPC Server and the SNMP service was installed while
an OPC Server was active, all programs that use the OPC Server must be closed
and restarted. As a result, the OPC Server is also restarted.
If the computer is connected to a network, the general network settings may
prevent installation of the SNMP services.

Stage 1 – Installing the SNMP service

Procedure in Vista
Install the SNMP service as described below:

Step Description
1 Open the dialog for turning Windows features on and off in the Control
Panel (Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜ Programs ➜ Programs
and Features ➜ Turn Windows features on or off link).
Reaction: The dialog box with the tree structure of the installed
Windows features opens.
2 Enable the "SNMP feature" check box in the "Windows Features" list
and confirm with "OK".
Reaction The SNMP service starts automatically whenever you restart
the system.

Caution
If the SNMP service was installed and an OPC Server was already active, the OPC
Server must be shut down.
For safety reasons, close the OPC Server by closing all programs that access it.
With the next request, it will start up again automatically.

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Steps under Server 2008

Install the SNMP service as described below:

Step Description
1 Open the dialog for turning Windows features on and off in the Control
Panel (Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜ Programs ➜ Programs
and Features ➜ Turn Windows features on or off link).
Reaction: The dialog with a list box opens.
2 Select "Features" in the list box and then the "Add Features" link on the
right-hand side of the page that then appears.
Reaction: A list box opens.
3 Select the "SNMP Service" option in the list box and confirm with
"Next".
Reaction: A dialog with information appears.
4 Click the "Install" button.
Reaction: SNMP is installed.
5 Confirm completion of the installation with "Close".

Caution
If the SNMP service was installed and an OPC Server was already active, the OPC
Server must be shut down.
For safety reasons, close the OPC Server by closing all programs that access it.
With the next request, it will start up again automatically.

Note
The SNMP service starts automatically whenever you restart the system.

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Procedure in XP and Server 2003

Install the SNMP service as described below:

Step Description
1 Open the "Add/Remove Programs" dialog in the Control Panel and click
the "Add/Remove Windows Components" button (Start menu Start ➜
Settings ➜ Control Panel ➜ Add/Remove Programs ➜
Add/Remove Windows Components button).
Reaction: The wizard for Windows components starts.
2 Select the "Management and Monitoring Tools" entry in the
"Components" list box, without changing the check box.
3 Click the "Details" button.
Reaction: The "Managing and Monitoring Tools" dialog appears.
4 Check "Simple Network Management Protocol" and confirm with "OK".
5 Click on the "Next" button in the Windows Components dialog box.
Reaction: You are prompted to insert the installation CD of the
operating system.
6 Insert the installation CD and confirm with "OK".
Reaction: The required files are copied and the "Completing the
Windows Components Wizard" dialog box appears.
7 Confirm with "Finish".
Reaction: The wizard closes and the "Add/Remove Programs" dialog
opens again.
The SNMP service is started automatically after installation.

Caution
If the SNMP service was installed and an OPC Server was already active, the OPC
Server must be shut down.
For safety reasons, close the OPC Server by closing all programs that access it.
With the next request, it will start up again automatically.

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Stage 2 – Adapting the Network Security Settings to your own Security

Requirements

When you install the SNMP service, not only the SNMP protocol but also an SNMP
agent is installed. The possibility of this being misused by unauthorized third
parties cannot be excluded.

Caution
Adapt the network security settings and the access permissions of the SNMP agent
to your own security needs. You will find more detailed information in our manual
"Commissioning PC Stations".
● In Windows Vista
The settings are made in the "Security" tab of the "Properties of Microsoft
SNMP" dialog (Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel ➜ Administrative Tools ➜
Services ➜ "Services" dialog, SNMP service entry ➜ right-click Properties ➜
Security tab).
● In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
The settings are made in the "Security" tab of the "Properties of Microsoft
SNMP" dialog (Start menu Start ➜ Settings ➜ Control Panel ➜
Administrative Tools ➜ Services ➜ Services dialog, SNMP service entry ➜
right-click Properties ➜ Security tab).

3.2 SNMP OPC MIB compiler and profile files for CP 1613
and CP 1623

MIB compiler of STEP 7/NCM PC

The range of information that is monitored by the relevant devices with the
SIMATIC NET SNMP OPC server is decided by the relevant device profile. With
the integrated MIB compiler of STEP 7/NCM PC, existing profiles can be modified
or new device profiles can be created for any SNMP-compliant devices. It requires
MIB files complying with the SMIv1 standard.

MIB files for CP 1613 and CP 1623

Special MIB files for CP 1613 or CP 1623 ship with STEP 7 as of version 5.4.5 and
NCM PC as of version V5.4.4. General MIB files that also apply to the CP 1613
and CP 1623 were available with earlier versions.

When you enter the required device in the plant configuration, the "device profile"
parameter offers you the profiles with the name of the module, for example
"CP1623_V10.txt" and they can be selected here.

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4 Uninstalling the SIMATIC NET PC Software

Products

Procedure

To uninstall SIMATIC NET PC software products, follow the steps outlined below:

Step Description
1 ● In Windows Vista and Server 2008
Go to "Programs and Features" (Start menu Start ➜ Control Panel
➜ Programs and Features).
● In Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Go to "Add/Remove Programs" (Start menu Start ➜ Settings ➜
Control Panel ➜ Add/Remove Programs).
2 Select the entry "SIMATIC NET PC/Software Edition 2008" and start
the uninstall function.
Reaction
● The SIMATIC NET PC software products are deleted from the hard
disk.
● You can either uninstall the License Keys with the Automation
License Manager or you can leave them on the hard disk.
3 If there are no longer any SIMATIC programs that require licenses on
your computer, select the "Automation License Manager" and start the
uninstall function.
Note
Any licenses left on the computer can no longer be backed up without
Automation License Manager.
4 If you do not want to configure any further SIMATIC NET modules with
this computer, select "SIMATIC NCM V5.4 + SP4" and start the
uninstall function.

Notice
After uninstalling the SIMATIC NET PC software products, any CP installed in the
PC will no longer work because the device driver is also uninstalled.
This is indicated in the device manager by a yellow exclamation point.
You can remedy this situation by reinstalling the "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD.

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5 Technical specifications

The "SIMATIC NET, PC Software, Edition 2008" CD can be used with the following
operating systems:

Operating system version

Windows XP Professional with SP2 or SP3
Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Windows Server 2003 R2 with SP2
Windows Vista Business; Ultimate and with or without SP1
Enterprise
Windows Server 2008

For more detailed information on multilanguage versions and the service packs
required for the supported operating systems, please refer to the readme file on the
"SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD.

For more detailed information on the minimum requirements for the PC, refer to the
readme file on the "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD.

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6 Further information

6.1 Documentation guide

Readme file of the SIMATIC NET Products

All the important information relating to the SIMATIC NET products and other
information on configuration and operation can be found in the readme files for the
overall product and for NCM PC (main directory of the product CD).

Quick Start for SIMATIC NET products

You will find a quick start for configuration in the "Commissioning PC Stations"
manual if you have installed the documentation (Start menu Start ➜ ... ➜
SIMATIC NET ➜ PC-Commissioning PC Stations).

Commissioning PC Stations

Apart from the detailed description of the program "SIMATIC NCM PC", the
"Commissioning PC Stations" manual also contains overviews of all the PC
engineering and configuration programs (Start menu Start ➜ ... ➜ SIMATIC NET
➜ Commissioning PC Stations).

The "Commissioning PC Stations" manual is a PDF document and can be printed

out when required with the Acrobat Reader.

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6.2 Further Documents

Supplied Documents and Information

Documents and information on SIMATIC NET products are available on the

accompanying CDs. The most important documents are:

● The "Readme.htm" file with the latest information on each product (in the main
directory of the CD).

● Any printed leaflets accompanying a product

● Installation manual for the "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD:

– printed, accompanying the product

– as PDF file in the "\doc" directory of the "SIMATIC NET, PC Software" CD.

After installation, you can open the following documents (Start menu Start ➜ ... ➜
SIMATIC ➜ Documentation ➜ English):

● SIMATIC NET – Commissioning PC Stations

● SIMATIC NET – Industrial Communication with PG/PC

● NCM PC – Manual and Quick Start

The documentation of the SIMATIC NET products is available on the

accompanying SIMATIC NET Documentation CD "SIMATIC NET Manual
Collection".

You can also obtain information in the integrated online help systems using the F1
key.

Additional Information on the Internet

Along with a wide range of other information, you can also obtain documentation
on the product from the Internet:

http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/ ➜ Technical Info ➜

Manuals/Operating Instructions

Other product-related Internet addresses include:

● Siemens AG, Industry Sector, SIMATIC NET

http://www.automation.siemens.com/net

● SIMATIC NET product catalog "IK PI"

http://www.automation.siemens.com/infocenter

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6.3 Technical Support, Contacts and Training

For more detailed information, refer to the product information "Technical Support"
in the "TechnicalSupport.pdf" file in the "\doc" directory of the "SIMATIC NET PC
Software" CD.

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Index

A R
Automated installation ............................. 20 Restore points............................................9
D S
Documents following installation ............. 43 Screen savers ............................................8
I T
Installation Technical Support ....................................44
procedure............................................... 6
U
O Uninstalling ..............................................40
Other documents ..................................... 43 Update CD .................................................8
User experience.........................................6
P
Plug and play........................................... 10 V
Procedure ................................................ 11 Virus scanners ...........................................9

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