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Automation System S7-300: Getting

Started CPU 31xC: Commissioning

Getting Started

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Safety Guidelines
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graded according to the degree of danger.

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If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
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property damage.

Qualified Personnel
The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Prescribed Usage
Note the following:

Warning
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only in
connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by
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Table of contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................................. 2-1
3 Learning units ......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 1. Step: Installing the mounting rail and modules ...................................................................... 3-1
3.2 2. Step: Wiring modules............................................................................................................. 3-3
3.3 3. Step: Commissioning hardware ............................................................................................. 3-4
3.4 4. Step: Programming the circuit................................................................................................ 3-5
3.5 5. Step: Configuring hardware ................................................................................................... 3-7
3.6 6. Step: Trial run ........................................................................................................................ 3-8
4 Further Information ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Further Information .................................................................................................................... 4-1

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Introduction 1
Contents of this Getting Started Manual
On the basis of a practical example, this manual guides you through six commissioning
steps so that you can create a functioning application. While working through the example,
you will learn the basic hardware and software functions associated with your CPU 31xC.
This process will take 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your experience.

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Scope
This guide applies to the following CPUs:

CPU Order no. SIMATIC Micro Memory As of version

Card required for operation? Firmware

312C 6ES7 312-5BE03-0AB0 Yes V2.0.12

313C 6ES7 313-5BF03-0AB0 Yes V2.0.12
313C-2 PtP 6ES7 313-6BF03-0AB0 Yes V2.0.12
313C-2 DP 6ES7 313-6CF03-0AB0 Yes V2.0.12
314C-2 PtP 6ES7 314-6BG03-0AB0 Yes V2.0.12
314C-2 DP 6ES7 314-6CG03-0AB0 Yes V2.0.12

Prerequisites
• You require a basic knowledge of electronics/electrical engineering and experience of
working with computers and Microsoft® Windows™ 95/98/NT.

Warning
Depending on its area of application as part of a plant or system, the S7-300 may be
subject to specific rules and regulations. Please make sure that you adhere to the
applicable safety and accident-prevention regulations, for example, IEC 204 (emergency
stop systems).
Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to serious injury and damage to
machinery and equipment.

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Materials and tools required

Quantity Item Order number (Siemens)

1 Mounting rail e.g. 6ES7 390-1AE80-0AA0
1 Power supply PS 307 (PS) e.g. 6ES7 307-1EA00-0AA0
1 CPU 31xC, e.g. CPU 313C e.g. 6ES7 313-5BF03-0AB0
1 SIMATIC Micro Memory Card e.g. 6ES7 953-8LL00-0AA0
Note:
The SIMATIC Micro Memory Card is essential for the operation of certain
CPUs (see Applicability).
2 40-pin front connector with screw contacts 6ES7 392-1AM00-0AA0
1 • Programming device (PG) with MPI interface and STEP 7 software as of Depending on configuration
V5.2 + SP2 installed and PG cable or
• PC with suitable interface card
Xm PROFIBUS DP cable with bus connectors Depending on implementation
Various M6 nuts and bolts (length depending on specific installation) with suitable commonly available
screwdriver/wrench
1 Screwdriver with 3.5 mm wide blade commonly available
1 Screwdriver with 4.5 mm wide blade commonly available
1 Side cutter and cable stripper commonly available
1 Crimp tool commonly available
Xm Cable with 10 mm2 cross section for grounding the rail with cable lug commonly available
suitable for M6, length depending on local situation
Approx. Flexible wire with 1 mm2 cross section with suitable ferrules with insulation commonly available
2m collar, length 6 mm
Xm 3-core power supply cable (230/120 V AC) with a "Schuko" plug with side commonly available
grounding contacts, length to suit the local situation and suitable ferrules
2 Single-pole ON switch (24 V) commonly available

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Setup of the example

1 2 3 4

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8 7 6 5
Figure 2-1 Overview of the sample configuration

(1) Setting the supply voltage

(2) Mode selector
(3) Mounting rail
(4) Programming device with STEP 7 software
(5) PG cable
(6) Button
(7) Connecting cable
(8) Clamp for strain relief
(9) Power supply ON/OFF

Functionality of the example

Output Q124.0 must only switch (i.e. diode Q124.0 lights up) when button I124.1 and button
I124.2 are pressed.

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3.1 1. Step: Installing the mounting rail and modules

Rail installation sequence

From left to right: Power supply PS 307 - CPU 313C.
The synopsis will provide you with an overview of the overall configuration.

Install and ground the mounting rail

1. Screw on the mounting rail (screw size: M6) so that at least 40 mm space remains above
and below the rail.
When mounting it on a grounded metallic panel or on a grounded device mounting panel
made of steel sheet, make sure you have a low impedance connection between the
mounting rail and the mounting surface.
2. Connect the rail to the protective conductor. An M6 screw is provided on the rail for this
purpose.
Minimum cross-section from the cable to the protective conductor: at least 10 mm2.

1.

2.

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3.1 1. Step: Installing the mounting rail and modules

Installing modules on the mounting rail

1. Hook the power supply module onto the rail, slide it until it reaches the grounding screw
of the rail and then screw it tight.
2. Hook the CPU onto the rail (1),slide it along as far as the module on the left (2), and
swing it down into place (3).

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3. Bolt the CPU tight, applying a torque of between 0.8 and 1.1 Nm.
4. Insert the micro memory card into the CPU (4); this is essential for operation.
If you do not know the content of the micro memory card, erase it first on the
programming device.

0,8 bis 1,1 Nm

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3.2 2. Step: Wiring modules

Warning
You could touch live wires if the power supply module PS 307 is switched on or the supply
cable of the power supply is connected to the mains supply.
Perform any wiring work on the S7-300 only when the power is off!

Wiring the power supply and the CPU

1. Open the front panel covers of the power supply module and CPU.
2. Unscrew the strain relief clamp on the power supply module.
3. Remove the insulation from the power cord, attach the cable end sleeves (for stranded
conductors), and connect them to the power supply.
4. Screw the strain-relief assembly tight.
5. Insert two short connecting cables between the power supply and the CPU and screw
them tight.
6. Check that the line voltage selector switch is set to the correct line voltage.
The default line voltage setting for the power supply module is 230 VAC. To label a front
connector, follow the steps outlined below: To change the voltage, remove the protective
cap with a screwdriver, set the switch to the required line voltage and replace the
protective cap.

Wiring the front connectors of the DI and DO

1. Open the right front panel of the CPU 313C.
2. Place the front connector into wiring position.
You do this by pushing a front connector into the CPU until it latches. In this position, the
front connector still protrudes from the CPU. In the wiring position a wired front connector
has no contact with the module.
3. Remove 6 mm of the insulation from the ends of the wires that go into the front
connector. Attach cable end sleeves to these ends.
4. Wire the front connector (DI side) as follows:
– Terminal 1: L+ of the power supply
– Terminal 3: Button 1
– Terminal 4: Button 2
– Terminal 20: M of the power supply
5. Wire the front connector (DO side) as follows:
– Terminals 21 and 31: L+ of the power supply
– Terminal 30: M of the power supply

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6. Wire the free cable ends of the button with L+ of the power supply.
7. Lead the wires downwards out of the front connector.
8. Secure the front connector with the screws (this establishes contact with the module).
9. Close the front panel covers of the power supply module and the front panel of the CPU.

3.3 3. Step: Commissioning hardware

Procedure
1. Use the PG cable to connect the programming device to the CPU. When using a cable
with PROFIBUS connectors, remember to switch on the integrated terminating resistors.
Close the front panel cover of the CPU, then set the mode selector switch on the CPU to
STOP.
2. Connect the mains cable, then switch on the power supply module PS 307.
The DC24V LED on the power supply is lit.
All the LEDs on the CPU light up briefly; the SF LED and the DC5V LED stay lit. The
STOP LED then flashes slowly to indicate a CPU memory reset.
3. Perform a CPU memory reset:
– Turn the mode switch to MRES. Hold the mode selector at this position until the STOP
LED lights up for the second time and then remains lit (approx. 3 seconds). Then
release it.
– You must press the mode switch back to MRES within 3 s. The STOP LED begins to
flash rapidly and the CPU performs a reset. You can now release the mode switch.
The CPU has completed the memory reset when the STOP LED remains permanently
lit again.
4. Start your programming device, then run SIMATIC Manager from your Windows Desktop.
A window opens with SIMATIC Manager.
5. Select button 1.
The LED of I124.1 lights up. No DO LED lights up.
6. Select button 2.
The LED of I124.2 lights up. No DO LED lights up.

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3.4 4 . Step: Programming the circuit

3.4 4. Step: Programming the circuit

Procedure
1. Follow the instructions of the STEP 7 "New Project" wizard on the programming device
and set up a new project with the following data:
– CPU type: CPU 313C
– Block to be created: OB 1
– Project name: S7_Pro1
A window, divided into two parts, opens with the title S7_Pro1 -- ....
2. Double-click the OB1 icon in the right-hand part of the window.
The editor for editing the OB 1 block opens.
3. In the "View" menu, select "LAD" to change to the ladder logic programming language.
At the bottom of the left-hand window, a current path is displayed in network 1.
4. Carefully click on the horizontal line representing the current path.
The line is highlighted.
5. On the toolbar, click twice on the --||-- icon (normally-open contact) and then once on the
–( ) icon (coil).
The icons are inserted into the current path.
6. Click on the red question mark for the left-hand normally- open contact in the current
path.
The normally-open contact is highlighted and the question mark is replaced with a text
input box containing the cursor.
7. Enter I124.1 and press Return.
The left-hand normally-open contact is now called I124.1.

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8. Label the right button in the same way with I124.2 and the coil with Q124.0.

9. Close the editor and click Yes when you are prompted to save.
The editor is closed and OB 1 is saved.

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3.5 5 . Step: Configuring hardware

3.5 5. Step: Configuring hardware

Procedure
1. In SIMATIC Manager, click on SIMATIC 300 Station in the left-hand part of the window.
The Hardware and CPU 313C icons appear in the right-hand part of the window.
2. Double-click the Hardware icon in the right-hand part of the window.
The editor for editing the hardware opens.
3. If the catalog is not shown in the right section of the window, you can activate it by
selecting Catalog in the View menu.
4. Expand SIMATIC 300 and CPU-300 until you see CPU 313C.
5. Insert the CPU 313C by dragging it to slot 2 (top or bottom left-hand window).

Note
You can see the order number in the catalog if you click on a CPU. The order number of
this CPU then appears in the box beneath the catalog.

6. Check that the order number displayed for slot 2 in the lower left-hand part of the window
matches the order number of your CPU. You may need to expand the width of the order
number column to see the entire number.
If it does: Skip to the next step.
If it does not: Expand CPU-300 in the catalog until you see CPU 313C and replace the
CPU in slot 2 by dragging the CPU with the correct order number from the catalog.
7. Perform steps 3 and 4 for the power supply module PS 307 too. You insert the PS 307 in
slot 1.
8. Go to the Station menu and select Save and compile.
The hardware configuration is compiled and saved.
9. Close the editor.
The editor is closed.

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3.6 6. Step: Trial run

3.6 6. Step: Trial run

Procedure
1. Use the SIMATIC 300 station and CPU 313C to browse to the S7 program. In SIMATIC
Manager click on Blocks in the right-hand part of the window.
Blocks will now be highlighted.
2. Select Download from the PLC menu to transfer the program and hardware configuration
to the CPU. Confirm all windows with Yes.
The program and configuration are downloaded from the programming device to the
CPU. The program is now stored on the Micro Memory Card (in the load memory), where
it is unaffected by power failures and resets.
3. Set the CPU's mode switch to RUN.
The STOP LED is switched off. The RUN LED starts to flash and then assumes a
continuous signal.
4. Press each of the buttons alternately.
The LEDs of inputs I124.1 and I124.2 light up alternately.
The LED of output Q124.0 is not lit.
5. Press both buttons simultaneously.
The LEDs of inputs I124.1 and I124.2 light up simultaneously.
The LED of output Q124.0 is lit. This would switch on a connected final controlling
element or indicator.

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Diagnostics/Correction of Errors
Wrong operation, faulty wiring or a faulty hardware configuration may cause errors which the
CPU, CP or IE/PB-Link indicate with the SF group error LED after CPU memory reset.
How to analyze such errors and alarms is described in the CPU31xC and CPU 31x operating
instructions, Setup and Programming with STEP 7 manuals.

Manuals containing further information

For more in-depth Getting Started information, we recommend Getting Started and
Exercises with STEP 7

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