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FAQ 05/2015
PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7

V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1 - Brief
Instructions
Process Control System PCS 7
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1 Preparation
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Contents
1
Preparation ..................................................................................................... 3
Starting the PCS 7 Update Installation .......................................................... 4
Updating the Project ...................................................................................... 5

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Updating Blocks................................................................................. 5
Compiling Configuration Data of the AS ............................................. 7
Compiling Charts of the S7 Programs ................................................ 7
Compiling Configuration Data of the OS............................................. 7
Updating OS Projects ........................................................................ 7
Compile the OS Server/OS Single Stations ........................................ 8
Loading Target Systems .................................................................... 8
Updating Redundant Systems in Runtime .................................................... 9
Options ......................................................................................................... 10
List of Changed Blocks ................................................................................ 12

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V8.1 ............................................ 12

PCS 7 Basis Library V8.1................................................................. 14
PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V7.1 ............................................ 16
PCS 7 Basis Library V7.1................................................................. 18
PCS 7 Library V7.1 .......................................................................... 19
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PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

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1 Preparation
Preparation
Proceed as follows to prepare for updating.

1. Backup
We recommend making a backup of the partitions of all the computers
concerned before starting this task.
You can use the "SIMATIC Image & Partition Creator" software for this.
2. Save project
Save the project and your own libraries before starting the update.
3. Save licenses
Updating does not delete the licenses installed on the system.
Save all existing licenses before making a complete reinstallation.
4. PDM data
Save the device descriptions of the PDM devices.
Updating PCS 7 removes the device catalog of SIMATIC PDM.
You must reinstall the device descriptions after updating.
5. Disable WinCC Autostart

If being used, you must disable the "WinCC Autostart" function before the
software update.
OS client:
Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > WinCC >
Autostart
OS server:
Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > WinCC >
Autostart
or
"Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > SIMATIC NET >
Communication Settings > SIMATIC NET Configuration > Autostart
After disabling WinCC Autostart, restart the PC station.
6. Remove the password protection for projects
Any password protection must be disabled before updating the software.
Note
If you use the SIMATIC Management Console for the installation, the Autostart
functions are automatically switched off by the SIMATIC Management Console
during the installation. Start the Runtime only after the project has been loaded.
Reconfigure the "WinCC Autostart" function.

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2 Starting the PCS 7 Update Installation
Starting the PCS 7 Update Installation
NOTICE
Delta loading
The AS projects can be delta loaded as long as no blocks (FB, FC) with interface
changes have been used in CFC.
Please note in chapter 6 the List of Changed Blocks.
Note
Before you install PCS 7 V8.1 SP1, read the instructions concerning system and
software requirements in the PCS 7 Readme.
Note
More information about updating PCS 7 is available in the manuals below.

Process Control System PCS 7; Software updates with utilization of new
functions
Process Control System PCS 7; Software updates without utilization of new
functions
1. Start the Setup of PCS 7 V8.1 SP1. Select the "Update" option for the Setup
type.
2. Install any libraries and faceplates used from DVD2\Additional Products.
Note
After installing older libraries you must re-install the PCS 7 V8 libraries (APL and
Basis) via the Setup of PCS 7 V8.1 SP1.

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3 Updating the Project
Updating the Project
3.1
Updating Blocks
With Master Data Library

Proceed as follows.
1. Copy blocks
Copy all the blocks used in the project from the new libraries (PCS 7 APL V8.1
Upd2, for example) into the master data library.
Note
When copying the blocks a window will appear which shows the message if you
want to overwrite the blocks.
In this window you can use the button Adjust Attributes to show the different
attribute values in the source and the destination and make your project specific
changes
2. Update block types

Select the block folder in the master data library of the multiproject and then
select the menu command "Options > Charts > Update block types".
In the dialog that opens you can select or deselect all the programs (and
sample solutions). Click "Continue".
All the block types are displayed for selection/deselection. Select the blocks for
system updating from the "List of changed system blocks". Click the "Finish"
button.
There then follows a query as to whether there is to be format conversion of
the CFC charts to the current version. Acknowledge the dialog with Yes.

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Without Master Data Library

Proceed as follows for each S7 Program and library used.
1. Open the library
Open the new library (PCS 7 APL V8.1 Upd2, for example) from which you use
blocks (PCS 7 APL V8.1, for example) in your projects.
2. Update block types
Select the blocks used and then select the menu command Options > Charts >
Update block types.
In the dialog that opens you can select or deselect all the programs (and
sample solutions). Click the Next button.
All the block types are displayed for selection/deselection. Select the blocks for
system updating from the "List of changed system blocks". Click the "Finish"
button.
There then follows a query as to whether there is to be format conversion of
the CFC charts to the current version. Acknowledge the dialog with Yes.
Note
Note
If you do not update the block types, because you want to continue using the
block versions already configured, you can convert the format of the CFC charts
as follows:
Open a CFC chart.
Move a block.
Acknowledge the dialog for converting the CFC charts.
Both procedures replaces all the block types in the block containers of the
project and does a block type import in all the chart containers of the project

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3.2
Compiling Configuration Data of the AS

Execute the "Save and Compile" function in the HW Config and in NetPro for all
ASs.
3.3
Compiling Charts of the S7 Programs

Compile the program of each AS with these settings:
Note
3.4
Changes only
Generate module drivers
Maybe you can compile the AS program only with the option Entire program.
However, this does not affect the online delta loading capability.
changes have been used in CFC. The blocks with interface changes are given in
chapter 6 List of Changed Blocks
Compiling Configuration Data of the OS

Execute the "Save and Compile" function in the HW Config and in NetPro for all PC
stations.
3.5
Updating OS Projects
Open the projects of all the OS servers and OS single stations and OS clients on
the ES one after the other and proceed as follows.
1. Generate Header
Open the Global Script C editor and execute the menu command
Options > Regenerate Header.
2. Start the OS project editor
Start the OS project editor with the option Complete Configuration (loss of
support for online delta loading capability) in the General tab.
Note
If you are using the template pictures for the APL block icons of PCS 7 V7.1
SP3, please refer to the function manuals "Software updates with utilization of
new functions" / "Software updates without utilization of new functions".

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3.6
Compile the OS Server/OS Single Stations

Start compilation for all OS servers and all OS single stations with these options:
3.7
Tags and messages
SFC Visualization
Picture Tree
With interconnection partner (SFC option)
Complete compilation with overall reset
Loading Target Systems

Update the PCS 7 software on the PC stations concerned before loading the OS.
Perform loading in the following order.
1. OS Server/OS Single Stations
Start overall loading of all OS servers/OS single stations.
Start the OS Runtime of the servers/single stations.
2. OS clients
Start overall loading of all OS clients.
Start the OS Runtime of the clients.
3. AS program
Start delta loading of the S7 programs of all ASs.
Note
changes have been used in CFC. The blocks with interface changes are given in
chapter 6 List of Changed Blocks.
Note
Sequencers of SFC charts are not stopped during the software update as long
as no changes have been made in the sequencers concerned.

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4 Updating Redundant Systems in Runtime
Updating Redundant Systems in Runtime

Proceed as follows to update redundant systems.
1. Update the standby OS servers.
2. Update the OS clients that are connected to the standby OS server (via
preferred server).
3. Do a complete download of the OS projects to the standby servers and the
OS clients.
4. Start the standby OS servers and OS clients. Wait for the redundancy
synchronization
5. Download the control program into the AS.

6. Update the master OS servers.
7. Update the OS clients that are connected to the master OS server (via
preferred server).
8. Do a complete download of the OS projects to the standby servers and the
OS clients.
9. Start the master OS servers and OS clients. Wait for the redundancy
synchronization.
Additional Information
More information on updating redundant systems is available in the manual
Process Control System PCS 7; Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems, in the
section entitled "Instructions for updating a redundant OS in runtime".

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5 Options
Options
SIMATIC Route Control

Start the "Route Control Wizard" in projects with Route Control.
Then run through the "ToDos" displayed in the log files of the "Route Control
Wizard".
Note
More information about the RC library is available in these documents: "SIMATIC

Route Control Readme" and "SIMATIC Route Control What is new".
SIMATIC BATCH
1. Regenerate and repropagate the "BATCH types" and group all the batch
instances together.
2. Then reload all the components.

3. Execute the "Transfer messages" function. In this way, all the batch message
texts are transferred to the OS project.
4. Download the OS.
5. In the Batch Control Center you execute the "PCell update / Update plant data"
function.
Web option
Web servers are to be considered as OS clients. You must also start the "Web
View Publisher" and the "Web Configurator".
When you restart the Internet Explorer on the web clients, you are prompted to
install an update of the web client. You can fetch the installation files from the web
server.
After installing the web client, update the plugins.
Process Historian (PH)

After a reinstallation/update installation of the servers (OS servers, Batch...) you
must once again run the "PH-Ready Configuration" before enabling the Process
mode.
The Process Historian must be in operation in the "Active" state before the updated
servers are started for the first time. Start the Process mode of the OS servers
once again to establish a new connection to the PH.
Maintenance Station
After compilation of you automation system you execute the "Create/Update
Diagnostic Screens" function.
You must recompile and reload the Maintenance Station.

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5 Options
PDM
When using the PDM server function you have to run the "PDM Server
Configuration" and enable the firewall rules for the HTTP protocol used.

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6 List of Changed Blocks
List of Changed Blocks

The tables below list all the blocks which have been changed compared to PCS 7
V8.1. More information about the libraries is available in the readme of each library.
6.1
PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V8.1
Update information version V8.1 Upd1

Steps required for updating the software from PCS 7 APL V8.1 to PCS 7 APL V8.1
Upd1:
1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
2. Download AS program
Download changes
3. AS Stop necessary
4. Compile the OS
No
Not necessary
List of the changed blocks in PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V8.1 Upd1
Table 6-1
Number
Note
Name
Block version
Interface change
(AS Stop necessary)
Code
change
FB1809
DoseL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1850
MotL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1851
MotRevL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1910
MotS
3.0
No
Yes
FB1854
MotSpdCL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1856
MotSpdL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1874
PIDConL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1875
PIDConR
3.0
No
Yes
FB1830
PIDConS
3.0
No
Yes
FB1878
PIDStepL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1882
RateLim
3.0
No
Yes
FB1897
Vlv2WayL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1896
VlvAnL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1899
VlvL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1900
VlvMotL
3.0
No
Yes
FB1911
VlvS
3.0
No
Yes
The comment [Release 08.01.00.01] is inserted in all the changed blocks. The
new PCS 7 Advanced Process Library replaces the existing library when you
update PCS 7.

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Update information version V8.1 Upd2

The following holds for updating the software from PCS 7 APL V8.1 to PCS 7
APL V8.1 Upd2:
1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
Not necessary
List of the changed blocks in PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V8.1 Upd2
Table 6-2
Number
Note
Name
Block version
FB1905
FbDrive
8.0
FB1851
MotRevL
FB1854
MotSpdCL
FB1856
FB1900
Interface
change (AS
Stop
necessary)
Code change
No
Yes
3.0
No
Yes
3.0
No
Yes
MotSpdL
3.0
No
Yes
VlvMotL
3.0
No
Yes
The comment [Release 08.01.00.02] is inserted in all the changed blocks. The
new PCS 7 Advanced Process Library replaces the existing library when you
update PCS 7.

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6.2
PCS 7 Basis Library V8.1
Update information version V8.1 SP1

The following holds for updating the software from PCS Basis Library V8.1 to
PCS 7 Basis Library V8.1 SP1:
1. Compile AS
Change with driver generation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
Complete compilation
List of the changed blocks in the PCS 7 Basis Library V8.1 SP1
Table 6-3
Number
Name
Block
version
Interface change (AS

Stop necessary)
Code
change
FB82
SUBNET_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB83
OR_M_8C
7.7
No
Yes
FB84
OR_M_16C
7.7
No
Yes
FB85
OR_M_32C
7.7
No
Yes
FB88
CONEC
7.7
No
Yes
FB89
PS
7.7
No
Yes
FB90
RACK_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB91
MOD_1
7.7
No
Yes
FB92
MOD_2
7.7
No
Yes
FB93
MOD_D1
7.7
No
Yes
FB94
MOD_D2
7.7
No
Yes
FB95
MOD_3
7.7
No
Yes
FB96
MOD_MS
7.7
No
Yes
FB97
MOD_HA
7.7
No
Yes
FB98
MOD_CP
7.7
No
Yes
FB100
OB_BEGIN
7.7
No
Yes
FB106
SUBNET
7.7
No
Yes
FB107
RACK
7.7
No
Yes
FB108
DPAY_V0
7.7
No
Yes
FB113
DREP
7.7
No
Yes
FB118
OB_DIAG1
7.7
No
Yes
FB119
MOD_4
7.7
No
Yes
FB125
DREP_L
7.7
No
Yes
FB130
OB_BEGIN_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB133
OR_HA16C
7.7
No
Yes
FB134
MOD_D3
7.7
No
Yes
FB137
MOD_64
7.7
No
Yes

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Number
FB145
FF_CIF
FB146
FB197
Block
version

Stop necessary)
Code
change
7.7
No
Yes
OB_DIAGF
7.7
No
Yes
MOD_D8_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB198
MOD_D16_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB199
MOD_D24_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB200
MOD_HA_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB201
MOD_CP_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB202
OB_DIAG1_PN
7.7
No
Yes
FB205
OB_BEGIN_HPN
7.7
No
Yes
FB206
MOD_CENTRAL
7.7
No
Yes
FB416
OB_DIAG2
7.7
No
Yes
FB417
MOD_HA_PN1
7.0
No
New block
FB418
OB_DIAGF2
7.0
No
New block
The new PCS 7 Basis Library replaces the existing library when you update
PCS 7.
Note
Name

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6.3
PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V7.1
Update information version V7.1 SP5 Upd3

The following holds for updating the software from PCS 7 APL V7.1 SP5 Upd2 to
PCS 7 APL V7.1 SP5 Upd3:
1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
Delta compilation
List of the changed blocks in PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V7.1 SP5 Upd3
Table 6-4
Number
Note
Name
Block version
Interface
change (AS
Stop
necessary)
Code change
FB1850
MotL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1910
MotS
1.0
No
Yes
FB1896
VlvAnL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1900
VlvMotL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1899
VlvL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1911
VlvS
1.0
No
Yes
FB1897
Vlv2WayL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1890
Smooth
1.0
No
Yes
FB1864
CountOh
1.3
No
Yes
The comment [Release 07.01.05.03] is inserted in all the changed blocks.

1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
Not necessary

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Table 6-5
Number
Note
Name
Block version

Stop necessary)
Code change
FB1869
Pcs7AnIn
6.3
No
Yes
FB1900
VlvMotL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1810
TimerP
1.1
No
Yes
FB1809
DoseL
1.3
No
Yes
1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
Not necessary
Table 6-6
Number
Note
Name
Block version

Stop necessary)
Code change
FB1818
FmCont
6.4
No
Yes
FB1819
FmTemp
6.4
No
Yes
FB1850
MotL
1.4
No
Yes
FB1874
PIDConL
1.3
No
Yes
FB1875
PIDConR
1.3
No
Yes
FB1878
PIDStepL
1.3
No
Yes
FB1900
VlvMotL
1.4
No
Yes

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6.4
PCS 7 Basis Library V7.1

The following holds for updating the software from PCS 7 Basis Library V7.1 SP3
Upd 9 to PCS 7 Basis Library 7.1 SP3 Upd10:
1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
No
List of the changed blocks in the PCS 7 Basis Library V7.1 SP3 Upd10
Table 6-7
Number
FB93
Name
MOD_D1
Block version
6.15

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Interface
change (AS
Stop
necessary)
No
Code change
Yes
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6.5
PCS 7 Library V7.1

The following holds for updating the software from PCS 7 Library V7.1 SP3 Upd2
to PCS 7 Library V7.1 SP3 Upd3:
1. Compile AS
Delta compilation
Download changes
4. Compile the OS
No
No
List of the changed blocks in the PCS 7 Library V7.1 SP3 Upd3
Table 6-8
Number
FB67
Name
MOT_REV
Block version
6.0

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Interface
change (AS
Stop
necessary)
No
Code change
Yes
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PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7

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In order to keep yourself informed about product updates, we recommend

Starting the PCS 7 Update Installation .......................................................... 4

Updating the Project ...................................................................................... 5

Updating Redundant Systems in Runtime .................................................... 9

List of Changed Blocks ................................................................................ 12

PCS 7 Advanced Process Library V8.1 ............................................ 12

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

Proceed as follows to prepare for updating.

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5. Disable WinCC Autostart

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

2 Starting the PCS 7 Update Installation

Starting the PCS 7 Update Installation

More information about updating PCS 7 is available in the manuals below.

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PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

3 Updating the Project

Updating the Project

With Master Data Library

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2. Update block types

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

3 Updating the Project

Without Master Data Library

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Open a CFC chart.

Acknowledge the dialog for converting the CFC charts.

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

3 Updating the Project

Compiling Configuration Data of the AS

Compiling Charts of the S7 Programs

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Generate module drivers

Compiling Configuration Data of the OS

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

3 Updating the Project

Compile the OS Server/OS Single Stations

Tags and messages

With interconnection partner (SFC option)

Complete compilation with overall reset

Loading Target Systems

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1. OS Server/OS Single Stations

Start overall loading of all OS servers/OS single stations.

Start the OS Runtime of the servers/single stations.

Start overall loading of all OS clients.

Start the OS Runtime of the clients.

Start delta loading of the S7 programs of all ASs.

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

4 Updating Redundant Systems in Runtime

Updating Redundant Systems in Runtime

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5. Download the control program into the AS.

PCS 7 Software Update from PCS 7 V8.1 to PCS 7 V8.1 SP 1

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