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Siemens D21.7 (Part 2) – 2015
STARTER commissioning tool
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The user-friendly STARTER commissioning tool can be used for
• Commissioning
• Optimization
• Diagnostics
This software can be operated either as a standalone PC
application, integrated in SIMATIC STEP 7 with TIA
compatibility via Drive ES Basic, or it can be integrated into
the SCOUT engineering system (for SIMOTION). The basic
functions and handling are the same in both cases.
Configuring can be realized both offline as well as online. If
several drives are connected to the selected communication
bus, then an online connection can be established to several
drives simultaneously.
The project wizards can be used to create the drives within
the structure of the project tree.
Beginners are supported by solution-based dialog guidance,
whereby a standard graphics-based display maximizes clarity
when setting the drive parameters.
First commissioning is guided by a wizard which makes all the
basic settings in the drive. Therefore, getting a motor up and
running is merely a question of setting a few of the drive
parameters as part of the drive configuration process.
The travel commands can be simply entered via the control
panel from the PC.
The individual settings can be made using the graphic
parameterizing screen forms, which precisely visualize the
drive mode of operation.
Examples of individual settings that can be made include:
• How terminals are used
• Bus interface
• Setpoint channel (e.g., fixed setpoints)
• Closed-loop speed control (e.g., ramp-function
generator, limits)
• BICO interconnections
• Diagnostics
For experts, the expert list can be used to specifically and
quickly access individual parameters at any time. An
individual compilation of frequently used parameters can be
saved in dedicated user lists and watch tables.
In addition, the following functions are available for
optimization purposes:
• Self-optimization of the controller settings
(depending on the drive unit)
• Setup and evaluation of trace recordings
Tool function for recording 2 × 8 signals with
- Measuring cursor function
- Extensive trigger functions
- Several Y scales
- Sampling times in the current controller cycle clock
• Numerous measuring functions such as step functions and
frequency response analysis
Diagnostics functions provide information about:
• Control/status words
• Parameter status
• Conditions of use
• Communication states
Performance features
• User-friendly: Only a small number of settings need to be
made for successful first commissioning: The motor starts
to rotate
• Solution-oriented dialog-based user guidance simplifies
commissioning
• Self-optimization functions reduce manual optimization work.
System requirements V4.2 and higher
• PG or PC Pentium III min. 1 GHz (recommended > 1 GHz)
• 1 GB RAM (recommended 2 GB RAM)
• Screen resolution 1024 ×768 pixels, 16 bit color depth
• Free hard disk memory min. 3 GB
• Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer V6.0 or higher
- 32 bit operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional incl. SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate incl. SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise incl. SP1
(Standard Installation)
- 64 bit operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise SP1
(Standard Installation)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
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