Quick Start Guide Siemens TIA Portal / Festo CPX-FB34/44 Commissioning

The purpose of this post is to provide a workflow and instructions needed to commission CPX-FB34/44 with Siemens, S7-1200 Series Modular PLC. This document applies to TIA Portal V16 Update 4. These instructions include manual configuration of Siemens and Festo hardware components.

Preparation: Modular PLCs -S7-1200 Hardware Configuration

Festo Valve Terminal Configuration and Diagnostics Setup

Valve terminal VTSA-F with CPX terminal: 547965 /// 50E-F34GCQSEX-S /// 45P-R-V-BB-4J

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Preparation: Festo Software Downloads

Locate and install Festo Maintenance Tool software

Locate and install Festo Field Device Tool software

Locate and install CPX/Profinet GSDML files

FMT: Version Update 21 Released 09.07.2021

FFT: Version 2.10.2.36790 Released 11/16/2020

CPX/Profinet GSDML files: Version 2.34 Released 10/06/2020

Website Link: Support/Downloads – Software Tab

Bus node CPX-M-FB34 | Festo USA

Preparation: Additional Hardware With Festo CPX, Siemens Controller

Commissioning With Siemens TIA Portal: Starting Project

Start TIA Portal V16, Update 4

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Application Information

This document will demonstrate the following:

Show compatibility of FB44 with existing FB34 project by performing a bus node swap.

Set up FB44 project and demonstrate the new functions of the bus node.

Commissioning With Siemens TIA Portal: Create Project

Create New Project.

Select Create after entering project name.

Select Open the project view.

Installation of GSD files for Festo Library

Navigate to Menu Command for Options > Manage General Station Description Files (GSD).

Navigate to the directory containing the GSDML file. Please extract contents first.

Select the GSDML file by checking the box.

Install.

Commissioning with Siemens TIA Portal: Configure the CPU

In the Project tree, click “Add new device”.

For this example, select CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC. Expand the list and select 6ES7 214-1AG40-0XB0 (V4.4).

Click “OK” to add the CPU.

Configure Siemens CPU

Click “Add new subnet” within the General parameters tab and accept PN/IE_1.

Enter the IP address and Subnet mask for the CPU.

Save Project.

Add Festo CPX Terminal

• In the Project tree, double-click “Devices & networks”. You should see your CPU with PN/IE_1 assigned.

In the Hardware catalog, locate CPX Rev 30 by expanding the products.

Drag and drop CPX Rev 30 into the Network space to the right of the CPU.

Connect Network of CPU and Festo CPX Terminal

• Using your cursor, grab the end of PLC PN/IE_1 and drag it to the CPX.

Now the Profinet communication network is connected between devices.

Hardware Configuration: Add CPX Modules

Double-click on the CPX from the Network View.

Using the Catalog, drag and drop CPX modules accordingly.

Check for PN/IE_1 Subnet and input IP address information.

Review and Setup of I/O Tags

• Review the addressing for each module.

Add any tags you feel are needed.

Create Watch/Force Table

• Click “Add new watch table”, then enter the tag name you created. Drag the lower right corner to auto-copy.

Save Project.

Right-click PLC_1 and select “Compile>Hardware and software (only changes)”.

Compile Hardware and Software Download

Compile hardware and software.

You should see no errors. Some warnings are normal and can be resolved.

Download Project, Go Online, make sure PLC is in RUN mode.

Confirmation of I/O Signals PLC to Festo CPX Terminal

• Open the Watch Table and click the “Monitor All” glasses. Notice the Monitor value shows state.

Change a value by typing a “1” into the Modify value box.

Select the “Modify All” button to force the value.

Confirm the solenoid LED turns ON.

Swap in FB44 Profinet Node

Go Offline with the PLC, then power OFF the CPX.

Remove the FB34 bus node using T10 torx. Replace with FB44 bus node, tighten screws.

Set the DIL switches same as FB34, reconnect network cable then power ON the CPX.

Use Festo Maintenance Tool to confirm IP address settings, then close FMT.

Test Swap-In Feature of FB44

Go Online with PLC and confirm no errors.

System should accept the FB44 bus node even though the project is set up for FB34.

Re-test forcing of solenoid valves to confirm functionality.

Commissioning of FB44 Profinet Node

Complete the steps to create a new project using the same PLC.

Set the FB44 DIL switches to Remote I/O and I/O Diagnostics interface ON.

When adding the CPX Terminal to the Network view, use Rev.50.

Drag and drop PN/IE_1 network to CPX.

Hardware Configuration: Add CPX Modules

Double-click on the CPX from the Network View.

Using the Hardware Catalog, drag and drop CPX modules accordingly. Notice (4) new features of the FB44 bus node to add.

Check for PN/IE_1 Subnet and input IP address information.

Compile Hardware and Software Download

Compile hardware and software, then download Project and go Online.

You should see no errors. Some warnings are normal and can be resolved.

Note: If no errors on FB44 are active but the project has errors, disconnect the network cable from the CPX-FB44 and cycle power to the PLC. Go online with the PLC without CPX being connected, then plug the network cable back in.

Review of FB44 I/O Diagnostics Interface

The new FB43/44/45 Profinet bus nodes have four new features:

1. Voltage Measurement: ability to monitor PS & PL supply voltage.*

2. MRPD (Media Redundancy for Planned Duplication): allow for a Ring Topology.

3. NTP Time Sync: allow the CPX to see real-time clock values.

4. S2 System Redundancy: ability to use a redundant PLC for process stability

*Note: This document will only review the Voltage Measurement feature.

In the Watch Table, notice the Power Supply (PS) and Power Load (PL) variables listed as an Input Word (%IW). These are monitoring the DC input voltage and can be seen by the PLC in real time.