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Table of Contents
Legal information ......................................................................................................... 2
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Overview............................................................................................... 5
1.2 SINEC NMS ......................................................................................... 6
1.3 Reference System ................................................................................ 8
2 Setting Up and Starting SINEC NMS .............................................................. 10
2.1 Installation .......................................................................................... 10
2.1.1 Useful Information about Installation .................................................. 10
2.1.2 Installing SINEC NMS ........................................................................ 11
2.2 Automation License Manager ............................................................ 14
2.3 Web Interface ..................................................................................... 15
2.3.1 Useful Information about the Web Interface....................................... 15
2.3.2 Logging On for the First Time to the Control Web Interface .............. 17
3 Control: Perform System Administration...................................................... 21
3.1 Operation Parameter Profile............................................................... 21
3.1.1 Useful Information about the Operation Parameter Profile ................ 21
3.1.2 Initial Login Data ................................................................................. 22
3.2 Operation Management...................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Useful Information about Operation Management ............................. 24
3.2.2 Add Operation to System ................................................................... 27
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3.2.3 Exporting a Certificate ........................................................................ 30

4 Operation: Carrying Out Initial Commissioning ........................................... 31
4.1 Useful Information about Initial Commissioning ................................. 31
4.2 Carrying Out Initial Commissioning .................................................... 31
5 Network Monitoring ......................................................................................... 34
5.1 Detecting Devices in the Network ...................................................... 34
5.1.1 Useful Information about Network Scan ............................................. 34
5.1.2 Useful Information about Monitoring on the Control .......................... 35
5.1.3 Useful Information about Monitoring on the Operations .................... 37
5.1.4 Starting a Network scan Automatically and Manually on Control ...... 40
6 Operation: Understanding and Filtering the Event List ............................... 42
6.1 Useful Information about Events ........................................................ 42
6.2 Adapt Event List ................................................................................. 44
7 Operation: Understanding and Using Topology .......................................... 51
7.1 Useful Information about Topology .................................................... 51
7.1.1 General Information............................................................................ 51
7.1.2 Work Areas and Operation ................................................................. 51
7.1.3 Edit Mode ........................................................................................... 52
7.1.4 Online Mode ....................................................................................... 55
7.1.5 Views .................................................................................................. 55
7.1.6 Representation in Topology ............................................................... 56
7.2 Making Network Topology Visible ...................................................... 58
7.2.1 Opening and Setting Up Topology ..................................................... 58
7.2.2 Topology in the Online Mode ............................................................. 70
8 Other SINEC NMS Features ............................................................................ 71
9 Appendix .......................................................................................................... 72
9.1 Service and support ........................................................................... 72

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9.2 Links and literature ............................................................................. 73

9.3 Change documentation ...................................................................... 73
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Motivation
This document assists the user and introduces them to the basic functions and
settings of SINEC NMS. The chapter structure guides you step-by-step through the
setting options of SINEC NMS and introduces you to the necessary fundamentals.

Guide to the documentation

In this document, we discuss the following technological key points:
• Setting up SINEC NMS
• System administration in Control
• Initial commissioning of the Operations
• Network monitoring
• Fundamentals of Events in Operations
• Explanation of Topology types in Operations

The chapters and sub-chapters are usually identical and have a modular structure.
The chapters begin with the theory section “Useful information”, which explains the
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fundamentals and principles of the function. This chapter is followed by a practical

section consisting of detailed instructions with screenshots.

Note To get an overview of the function, read the theory section.

If you already have basic knowledge of SINEC NMS, you can skip the theory
section and start with the practical section.

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1.2 SINEC NMS

SINEC NMS
The SINEC NMS software is a network management system for monitoring and
managing industrial networks. It enables you to fully visualize and monitor
networks. Using SNMP with simultaneous diagnostics via SIMATIC and
PROFINET mechanisms, many aspects of plant and network diagnostics can be
mapped in a single tool. The SINEC NMS distributed approach enables network
infrastructure expansion at any time.
Features of SINEC NMS are among others:
• SINEC NMS detects all devices in the network. This provides a constantly
updated overview of all installed components including all essential properties
in the network.
• The plant Topology is automatically read out, depicted and monitored for
changes.
• Diagnostic data is collected from all network participants and stored centrally.
The overall state of the network is displayed via a central dashboard.
• Statistics can be displayed and evaluated over any period of time. Thus,
historical Events can also be easily evaluated.
• Configurable test patterns enable essential network properties to be repeatedly
checked and documented.
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• A large number of interfaces (e.g. HTTPS, OPC UA) enable network and
diagnostic data to be displayed and further processed in higher-level systems.
• Policy-based configuration of various network radio functions.
• Mass Operation for firmware update for single or multiple SCALANCE
components.
• Central management of roles and rights for entire system.

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Components
SINEC NMS is a software for monitoring and administration of networks and their
devices. It consists of the “Control” component and at least one “Operation”
component.
The Control is used for monitoring and administration of the entire network. An
Operation is responsible for the monitoring and administration of a part of the
network.

Figure 1-1

SINEC NMS
Control

SINEC NMS SINEC NMS SINEC NMS

Operation Operation Operation

Network A Network B Network C

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Devices Devices Devices

You configure the monitoring settings to be used by the Operations centrally at the
Control and then load them onto the Operations. The Operations determine the
monitoring data from the devices and deliver selected data and summarized status
information to the Control.
An Operation can be installed on the same PC as the Control or on another PC.
The Control and each Operation has its own web interface for displaying
monitoring data and administering the network.

Note Before the communication link between an Operation and the Control can be
established for the first time, the Operation must authenticate to the Control with
a certificate. Without this authentication, communication between this Operation
and the Control and navigation in the web interface of the Operation is not
possible.

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1.3 Reference System

Network setup
In order to simplify the entry into the SINEC NMS and to improve understanding of
the functions, this document is based on the reference system. To demonstrate the
distributed approach of SINEC NMS, the reference facility consists of two
Operations and a common Control. Each Operation has its own network with
devices to be monitored and configured.
The following Figure shows you the distributed approach of the reference
installation:
Figure 1-2

Control & Operation 1

Operation 2
XM408

10.0.2.3/24

10.0.1.4/24
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W761 XB208
XB208

WDS

W774 S7-300 S7-1500

S7-1200 ET 200SP 172.16.0.0/24

192.168.0.0/24

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Network configuration
The IP addresses are defined as follows:
Table 1-1
Module IP address Router
XB208 172.16.0.2 172.16.0.1
CPU 317-2 PN/DP 172.16.0.5 172.16.0.1
CPU 1513-1 PN 172.16.0.3 172.16.0.1

XB208 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.1

W761 192.168.0.14 192.168.0.1
W774 192.168.0.13 192.168.0.1
CPU 1212C 192.168.0.10 192.168.0.1
ET 200SP 192.168.0.11 192.168.0.1

XM408-4C 10.0.0.1

Control & Operation 1 10.0.1.4 10.0.1.1

Operation 2 10.0.2.3 10.0.2.1
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Note The Control and Operations must be accessible via fixed IP addresses. Do not
use IP address configuration via DHCP server. This applies to single node and
multiple node installations.

SCALANCE XM408-4C
The Industrial Ethernet Switch SCALANCE XM408-4C acts as a router and
connects all subnets with each other. Router ports are configured in the
SCALANCE device.
The following Table shows which ports belong to which subnet:
Table 1-2
Port Subnet
P1.2 10.0.1.1
P1.3 10.0.2.1
P1.4 172.16.0.1
P1.5 192.168.0.1

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2 Setting Up and Starting SINEC NMS

2.1 Installation
2.1.1 Useful Information about Installation

SINEC NMS installation options

When installing SINEC NMS, you can select which components of SINEC NMS are
to be installed:
• Single Node-Installation: The Control and an Operation are installed on the
same PC.
• Multiple Node-Installation: The Control or Operation is installed.

Note SINEC NMS must be installed on each computer that is to be used as a Control
or Operation.

Additional UMC software

In addition to installing the Control and Operation, you can also choose whether to
install a UMC server or use an existing UMC server. The connection of SINEC
NMS to UMC makes it possible to manage user data centrally in UMC and to
integrate this user data into SINEC NMS via UMC user groups.
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You set up the UMC server during installation.

Note By using UMC users, you can use single sign-on for Control & Operation.

Licensing instructions
In order to operate SINEC NMS, a license is required. Different license types are
available, which differ in the number of monitored and configurable devices.
You can find an overview of the available licenses in the SINEC NMS manual (see
\3\ in Chapter 9.1).

SINEC NMS test

To get to know and test SINEC NMS, there is a test license (“Trial 500”). This
supports a maximum of three devices in the “Managed” management status and a
maximum of 500 devices in the “Monitored” management status.
A license of this type is standard and valid for a period of 21 days. This license is
activated automatically, if no other license type is found during the first
commissioning of SINEC NMS by the automation license manager. A system with
an expired trial license can be reactivated by adding a full license.

Note It is recommended to use a valid license before the initial scanning of devices.
Due to the restrictions of a trial license, the devices must be upgraded to
managed status afterwards.

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2.1.2 Installing SINEC NMS

Obtain software
The SINEC NMS software can be downloaded from Siemens Industry Online
Support (see \4\ in Chapter 9.1).
The software is provided as a self-extracting archive. The directory contains the
following components:
Figure 2-1

Alternatively, you can also purchase the software as a software package or as an

OSD (Online Software Download).

Installation overview
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The reference system consists of one Control and two Operations.

For the Control & Operation 1 unit, install the following components:
• Single-Node Installation
• UMC Server
The unit “Operation 2” is a multiple node installation and contains only the
Operation. A UMC Server is not necessary.

Software requirements
Table 2-1
Operating system • Microsoft Windows 10 (Pro/Enterprise),
Version 1709 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Supported operating system languages • German
• English
Web browser • Google Chrome 78.0 or higher
• Firefox 70 or later
• Microsoft Edge*
• Internet Explorer 11.0*
*The web browser is only supported to a
limited extent
Screen resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels

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Software installation
To install a Control or Operation, proceed as follows:
1. Start the file “Start.exe” with administrator rights and select a language for the
installation wizard. Then click the “Next” button.
2. Define the languages to be installed and click the “Next” button.
3. Select which components of SINEC NMS should be installed. The following
options are available:

• Single Node Installation: The Control and an Operation are installed on the
same PC.
Figure 2-2
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• Multiple Node Installation: The Control or Operation is installed.

Figure 2-3

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4. Select whether you want to install a UMC server or use an existing UMC
server. If you do not need a UMC server, do not select either of the two
options. Click the “Next” button.
Figure 2-4
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5. Select whether a new domain is to be created or whether you want to use an

existing domain. Define a name and password for the administrator to be
added to this domain. To complete the configuration of UMC, click “Next”.
Figure 2-5

6. Select the desired Trap service to be used.

7. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
8. Restart the PC after the installation is complete.
9. After restarting the PC, SINEC NMS is started automatically and you can log
on to the web interface.

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2.2 Automation License Manager

Only the SINEC NMS Operations with the size of the devices to be monitored are
licensed. The different license packages can be combined with each other so that
the existing number of supported devices can be increased up to max. of 500
devices per SINEC NMS Operation.

Figure 2-6

SINEC NMS
Control

SINEC NMS SINEC NMS SINEC NMS

Operation Operation Operation

340 devices 86 devices 146 devices

Licenses
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SINEC NMS 100 SINEC NMS 50

+ SINEC NMS 100 +
SINEC NMS 250 SINEC NMS 100

License keys are transferred via the supplied Automation License Manager (ALM).
The following steps show you how to transfer a license via a USB stick.

1. Insert the USB stick into your PC.

2. Close the Automation License Manager.
Figure 2-7

3. Drag and drop the license from the USB stick to a drive on your PC.
Figure 2-8

You can find more information on setting up a license server at Entry ID:
18602618.

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2.3 Web Interface

2.3.1 Useful Information about the Web Interface

The Control and each Operation contains their own web interface. The web
interface is started via the web clients of the Control and the Operation.

Starting Web interfaces

To open the Web interface of the Control and Operations, you need a Web
browser.
For SINEC NMS V1.0 SP1, one of the following web browsers is required:
• Firefox 70 or later
• Google Chrome 78.0 or higher
• Microsoft Edge*
• Internet Explorer 11.0*
*These web browsers are only supported to a limited extent
You start the Web interface of the Control using a URL in the Web browser.
You have the following options for opening the Operation web interface:
• Via a URL in the web browser
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• Using the Operation Monitor (for UMC users only)

• About the actions on the Web interface of the Control (see Chapter 5)

URLs of the Web interface

If you log on to the Control or Operation with a local user, the Web interfaces of the
Control and Operation can be accessed using the following URLs:
• Control: https://<IP address or Hostname>
• Operation: https://<IP address or Hostname>:8443

The web interfaces for the reference system are accessed as follows:
Figure 2-9
Control: https://10.0.1.4
Operation 1: https://10.0.1.4:8443
Operation 2: https://10.0.2.3:8443

XM408

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Signing into the web interface

SINEC NMS offers two ways to log on to the web interface of Control and
Operation:
• Login with UMC user: If you want to use UMC users, you must define user
groups and users in UMC and enter these users in SINEC NMS. A UMC user
is created automatically during the installation. The first login to SINEC NMS
can only be done by a local user. The UMC user created during the installation
can only be used after the initial login by the local user.
• Log in with local user: If you are logging on for the first time, or if you are not
using a UMC, you must log on to the Control and an Operation as a local user.
By default, the following local user exists:
– User name: SuperAdmin
– Password: sinecnms

Special considerations during first log in

When you start SINEC NMS for the first time, the following special features apply:
• When you log on for the first time, you must log on to the Control and an
Operation as a local user.
After logging in to the Control for the first time, you will be prompted to change
the password for this user. Use a secure password and remember it well. If the
password is lost, it may be necessary to reinstall SINEC NMS.
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Note You can find more information about exporting and importing the Control
certificate in Chapter 4.

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2.3.2 Logging On for the First Time to the Control Web Interface

When you call SINEC NMS for the first time, you must use the local default
SuperAdmin user when you first log on to the Control and an Operation.
After the first login to the Control, the password of this user must be changed.
The first time you log on to the Control, proceed as follows:
1. On the “Control & Operation 1” unit, open the web interface of the Control via
URL https://<IP address of Control> or using the desktop shortcuts.
2. Log in with your preconfigured login data.
– User name: SuperAdmin
– Password: sinecnms
Click on “Login”.

Figure 2-10
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3. You will be prompted to define a new password. Enter the old and new
password in the corresponding input fields. Then click the “Submit” button.
4. The password was changed. To register again, click the link.

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5. Log in as SuperAdmin with your new password.

Click on “Login”.

Figure 2-11

6. The start page of the Control appears.

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Note The default administrator of SINEC NMS is now:

• User name: SuperAdmin

• Password: <the password you have defined>

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Start page
The start pages of Control and each Operation form the dashboard of SINEC NMS.
The start pages are divided into several areas.
The following figure shows the start page of the Control. It contains a summary of
the overall status of devices as well as status information on Control, Operations
and policies.

Figure 2-12

The following figure shows the start page of an Operation. It contains a summary of
the overall status of devices as well as status information on policies.
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Figure 2-13

Area “Overall device status”

In the “Total device states” area, the numbers of total states of monitored devices
are displayed in a bar chart. The number of devices in the overall state “OK” is
indicated below the bar chart. The overall status of the devices is indicated by the
following abbreviations and colors.
Table 2-2
Device status Color identification
F: Error

WA: Maintenance
requested
WE: Service necessary

NV: Not connected

NE: Not accessible

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Area “Overall system status” (only visible at the Control)

The following states are displayed in the “Overall system status” area:
• Control state: The state of the Control. This state takes into account
parameters such as CPU usage and memory management.
• Connected Operations: Number of Operations associated with the Control.
• Worst Operation connection condition: Specifies whether all Operations can be
reached by the Control.
• Worst Operation state: This state indicates whether there are error states on
an Operation. The Operation states are listed below according to their priority
for display:
– Unknown: The Operation is unreachable.
– Error: There is an error on an Operation.
– Warning: A warning message exists for an Operation.
– OK: There are no errors or warnings.

Area “Policy states”

The “Policy states” area displays the number of states of all global policies in a bar
chart. This chapter is divided into the sub-chapters “Unloaded Policies” and
“Loaded Policies”. A warning icon is displayed next to the Loaded Policies area if
one or more policies on an Operation of SINEC NMS have been suspended due to
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inconsistencies. The states of policies are indicated by the following abbreviations

and colors.
Table 2-3
Policy states Color identification
I: Inconsistent

FZL: Ready for loading

D: Disabled

A: Enabled

WA: Being executed

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3.1 Operation Parameter Profile
3.1.1 Useful Information about the Operation Parameter Profile

Parameter profile
In a parameter profile, you can individually set all parameters, e.g. OPC and SNMP
settings. The parameters that you can configure in the parameter profiles are
divided into several parameter groups.
You can create and assign a separate profile for each Operation.
The “Start Profile” parameter profile is available by default and contains the default
settings for all parameters.
To structure the large number of parameters that you can configure in the
parameter profiles clearly, the parameters are divided into several parameter
groups.

Configuration page in Control

On the page “System Administration > Operation Parameter Profiles” you can
centrally manage and configure profiles for all monitoring parameters of
Operations.
In the “Parameter profiles” area you can create, copy, delete and rename
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parameter profiles. In this area you also select the parameter profile to be edited in
the “Parameter groups” and “Parameter editor” areas. To copy and delete a
parameter profile, the corresponding check box must be activated.
The parameter groups are displayed in the “Parameter groups” area. After
selecting a parameter group, the associated parameters can be configured in the
“Parameter editor” area.

Parameter groups
All parameters that you can edit for a parameter profile are sorted into several
groups.
You can find more information on the parameter groups in the manual under the
Entry ID: 109777115.

Changing parameters
Changes in a parameter group for which the “Global” or “User global” property is
displayed in the “Parameter groups” area are applied to all existing parameter
profiles, including the start profile. For changes in a local parameter group, you can
specify whether these changes are to be applied only to the selected parameter
profile or to all parameter profiles, including the start profile.

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3.1.2 Initial credentials

SINEC NMS requires device credentials to establish SNMP and SSH connections
to the devices. The login data is defined in the System administration→ Operation
parameter profile → Initial credentials. The individual Operations use the parameter
profile by default.
In addition, the login data can be stored and edited in the device credential
repository for each individual device. If no specific credentials are stored in the
device credential repository for a device, the Initial credentials is transferred to the
device login data directory and used for the login.

Figure 3-1

SINEC NMS Parameter profile

Initial credentials
Control User name Password
Protocol
SSH/HTTP(S) Administrator Network

Transfer of the parameter profile

Device credential repository

SINEC NMS
Operation Device name Initial credentials
Protocol User name Password
Scalance1 SSH/HTTP(S) Administrator Network
Scalance2 SSH/HTTP(S) Administrator Network
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Scalance3 SSH/HTTP(S) Administrator Network

Network5!

x
Device name: Scalance1 Device name: Scalance2 Device name: Scalance3
Protocol: SSH/HTTP(S) Protocol: SSH/HTTP(S) Protocol: SSH/HTTP(S)
User name: Administrator User name: Administrator User name: Administrator
Password: Network Password: Network Password: Network5!

Unrestricted

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To configure the initial credentials data in the Control, proceed as follows.

Open the web interface of the Control https://<IP address of Control>. Navigate to
the configuration page “System Administration > Operation Parameter Profile >
Initial credentials”. Configure your initial credentials data via SNMP and
SSH/HTTP(S). Save your settings. You can create additional SNMP profiles under
the SNMP settings for discovery.

Figure 3-2
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To configure the initial credentials in the Operation, proceed as follows.

Note Please note that you can only edit the initial credentials locally after a network
scan (see Chapter 3.2.2).

Open the web interface of the Operation https://<IP address of Operation>.

Navigate to the configuration page “Network Administration > Device credential
repository”. Select the device you want to edit under Device Name. Configure your
initial credentials data via SNMP and SSH/HTTP(S). Save your settings.

Figure 3-3

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3.2 Operation Management

3.2.1 Useful Information about Operation Management

Overview
SINEC NMS has a hierarchical structure. The following Figure shows the structure
of SINEC NMS.

Figure 3-4

SINEC NMS
Control

SINEC NMS SINEC NMS SINEC NMS

Operation Operation Operation

Network A Network B Network C

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Devices Devices Devices

You can monitor and administer a network with one Operation. One Operation
supports up to 10 network adapters. The Control is superior to the Operations and
has a communication link with each Operation. The Operations determine the
monitoring data from the devices and deliver selected data and summarized status
information to the Control. You configure the monitoring settings to be used by the
Operations centrally at the Control and then load them onto the Operations.
This bidirectional communication link allows you to monitor and administer the
entire network via the Control.

Note A Control only monitors and administers the Operations that you have made
known in the Control and configured using an Operation parameter profile.

Configuration page in Control

To make an Operation known in the Control, use the “System Administration >
Operations” configuration page.
The page is divided into the Chapters “Add Operation” and “Operations”.
Operations added using the controls in the Add Operation area are displayed in the
Operations area.

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Figure 3-5

Area “Add Operation”

If you add a new Operation in the Control, you must specify the following
information for the Operation:
• IP address of the Operations
• Parameter profile
• Certificate password
• Scan area
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You can find more information on the individual elements in the manual under the
Entry ID: 109777115.

Note To speed up the network scan, the scan ranges should be limited to the IP
addresses of the devices to be monitored. If the IP addresses of these devices
do not follow each other, you can configure multiple scan ranges in which the
devices to be detected are located.

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“Operation” area
The “Operation” area lists all the Operations you have created in tabular form.
You can read status information and general settings for each Operation from the
Table.
You can find more information on the individual columns in the manual under the
Entry ID: 109777115.

Synchronize Operations/Synchronization Required

If you have made changes to the configuration of Operations in the Control, you
must synchronize the changes with these Operations.
The button “Synchronize Operations” is used for this purpose.
If at least one Operation needs to be synchronized with the Control, the button will
be labeled “Synchronization required”. If no synchronization is required, the label of
the button is “Synchronize Operations”.
After clicking the “Synchronization required” button, SINEC NMS synchronizes all
settings that differ between Control and Operation with the affected Operations.
The reason for a required synchronization is indicated by the icons in the
“Synchronization status” column.
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3.2.2 Add Operation to System

Overview
Two Operations are used in the reference facility of this documentation.
• Operation 1: Single Node Installation
• Operation 2: Multiple Node Installation
Figure 3-6

Control & Operation 1

Operation 2
XM408

10.0.2.3/24

10.0.1.4/24

XB208 W761
Both Operations
XB208are inserted into the system with the parameter profile “Start
profile”.
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Requirement
You are in the “Control & Operation 1” unit and have started the Control’s web
interface via the URL https://<IP address of Control> and are logged in as the
Default Administrator.

Menu
WDS
You can find the configuration page in the Control in the navigation under “System
Administration > Operations”.
Figure 3-7

S7-300 S7-1500 W774

172.16.0.0/24
S7-1200 ET 200SP

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Add Operation
The following instructions show you how to add an Operation to the system. The
screenshots are taken from the integration of “Operation 1”.
To add an Operation to the system, proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to the “System Administration > Operations” configuration page.
Figure 3-8

2. The following Table shows which parameters you have to enter or select in the
input fields in the “Add Operation” area:
Table 3-1
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Operation 1 Operation 2
IP address/Host name 10.0.1.4 10.0.2.3
Position in the node CONTROL CONTROL
structure
Parameter profile Start profile Start profile
Certificate password <define an individual <define an individual
password> password>
Name of the scan area Operation1 Operation2
First IP address 192.168.0.1 172.16.0.1
Last IP address 192.168.0.30 172.16.0.30
3. To accept the scan area, click the “Add scan range” button. You can define up
to 100 scan areas per Operation.

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Figure 3-9

4. Check the option “Start network scan after adding the Operation”.
Figure 3-10
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5. To add the Operation to the system, click the “Add Operation” button.
Figure 3-11

6. Check the initial login data in your device login data directory (see Chapter
3.1.2)
7. Add the second Operation to the system.

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Result
The Operation appears in the “Operations” area. Since Operation 2 has not yet
authenticated to the Control (“Multi-Node Installation”), the system status displays
the value “First Contact”.
Figure 3-12

3.2.3 Exporting a Certificate

Before the communication link between an Operation and the Control can be
established for the first time, the Operation must authenticate to the Control with a
certificate.
For a single node installation (here: “Operation 1”) the authentication works
automatically, because Control and Operation are installed on the same PC.
In order for a multi-node installation to authenticate itself to Control, you need the
certificate.
To download the Operation certificate, proceed as follows:
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1. In the “Operations” area, select the Operation that you want to authenticate.
Figure 3-13

2. Select the “Download certificate” menu command from the context menu of the
Operation. This downloads the certificate for the private key Operation as a
PKCS12 container.
Figure 3-14

3. Place the PKCS12 container in a directory that you can access from the
Operation.
Figure 3-15

Result
You have exported the certificate from the Control and can now import it in the
Operation (see Chapter 4.2).

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4 Operation: Carrying Out Initial

Commissioning
4.1 Useful Information about Initial Commissioning
Authentication at the Control
Before the communication link between an Operation and the Control can be
established for the first time, the Operation must authenticate to the Control with a
certificate.
For a single node installation (here: Unit “Control & Operation 1”) the authentication
works automatically, because Control and Operation are installed on the same PC.
So that a multi-node installation (here: Unit “Operation 2”) at the Control, you need
the certificate from the Control.

Network adapter
On the Network Monitoring > Settings > Network Scan page of an Operation, you
can start the network scan and search for more suitable device profiles for devices
on the Operation. You can also configure the DCP network adapters that the
Operation uses for the network scan.

Note The network scan uses the scan areas configured for the Operation on the
Control under System Administration > Operations.
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4.2 Carrying Out Initial Commissioning

Requirement
You are located on the unit “Operation 2” and have started the web interface of the
Operation via the URL https://<IP address of Operation 2>:8443/local.
The logon dialog appears.
Figure 4-1

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Importing a Certificate
You have downloaded the certificate for the Operation from the Control in the
Chapter 3.2.3.

Note Authentication must only be performed once during initial commissioning. After
the successful import of the certificate, the Operation has authenticated itself at
the Control.

To import the certificate into the Operation, proceed as follows:

1. Log on using the default login data:
– User name: SuperAdmin
– Password: sinecnms
Click “Login”.
2. You will automatically be redirected to the “Import Certificate” dialog.
Figure 4-2
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3. In the “Certificate” Chapter, use the context menu to navigate to the directory
where the PKCS12 container exported by the Control is located.
In the “Password” area, enter the certificate password (see Chapter 3.2.2).
Click the “Import” button.

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Figure 4-3

4. Log out of Operation.

Result
After the successful import, the communication link between the Control and the
Operation is established and all required data, including the user data and rights
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that can be used on the Operation, is transferred from the Control to the Operation.
It is now possible to log on to the Operation with this user data.

The system status of the Operation in the Control changes from “First Contact” to
“OK”.
Figure 4-4

Note From now on, you must log in for the Default Administrator “SuperAdmin” with
the password you assigned when you first logged in to the Control.

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5 Network Monitoring
5.1 Detecting Devices in the Network
5.1.1 Useful Information about Network Scan

Network Scan
Before it is possible to monitor devices in the network, the devices must be
detected by a network scan.
You specify the scan area to be scanned when configuring the Operation on the
Control (see Chapter 3.2).

Time of search
The network scan is performed at the following times:
• After an initial integration of an Operation onto the Control, if the Option is
activated.
• If required, by pressing a button on the “System Administration > Operations”
page in the Control.
• If required, press a button on the “Network Monitoring > Settings > Network
Scan” page in Operation.
• Automatically in appropriately configured cycles. You define the time interval
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for starting network scans by SINEC NMS on the Control.

Included devices
Depending on which DCP detection type has been configured, either all devices
detectable via DCP or only those devices found via ICMP in the configured IP
address ranges are included in the result.
If SIMATIC controllers are found during the scan process, the IO devices assigned
to this controller can also be included in the monitoring. This applies regardless of
whether the IO devices are within the search area or not.

Device profiles and recognition rules

Based on the recognition rules of the device profiles, SINEC NMS assigns the
recognized devices to a suitable device profile. Devices that cannot be assigned
detection rules are assigned default profiles, provided these default profiles are
activated. If the default profiles suitable for devices are not activated, these devices
are not assigned to a device profile and the devices are not monitored. If
PROFINET detection is active for a device profile, devices can be assigned to this
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5.1.2 Useful Information about Monitoring on the Control

The Control allows you to monitor the Operations and the entire network.

Monitoring of the Operations

On the Network Monitoring > Operations Control page, you can see the following
information for each Operation:
• System state
• Synchronization status
• Number of devices with status “Not available”, “Error”, “Maintenance
required/required”, “OK”, “Not connected”
• Number of devices monitored by the Operation
Figure 5-1

Use the drop-down menu to access the pages “Start”, “Network Monitoring
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Devices”, “Network Monitoring Topology”, “Network Administration Configuration

Cockpit”, “System Administration Operations”, and “Network Monitoring Devices”.
You can also add these pages to your favorites.
Figure 5-2

Monitoring the entire network

On the Control page “Network Monitoring > Devices” the monitored devices of all
Operations are displayed with their total states and determined device properties.
These include the following properties:
• State
• IP address
• System name
• Operation
• Device type
• MAC address
• Reason for overall condition

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Figure 5-3

Use the drop-down menu to access the pages “Start”, “Network Monitoring
Devices”, “Network Monitoring Topology”, “Network Administration Configuration
Cockpit”, “System Administration Operations”, and “Export CSV File”. You can also
add these pages to your favorites.
Figure 5-4
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Note Only the Operations and their devices that you have made known to the Control
are displayed.

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5.1.3 Useful Information about Monitoring on the Operations

After the scan is complete, you can view the status of all network devices
associated with the Operation.

Monitored devices
On the “Network Monitoring > Devices” page of an Operation, the devices of the
Operation can be monitored.
You see all devices that have been detected and are in the scan area of the
Operation.
Figure 5-5
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The following Table shows the meaning of the numbers:

Table 5-1
No. Area Description
1. Device tree In the device tree, all devices monitored by the Operation are
listed in groups. The different groups are used to display the
devices filtered depending on the selected group topic.
2. Device window The devices that are part of the selected group topic in the
with device list device tree are listed in the device list.

Device tree
The device tree groups all devices that have been detected after a scan.
Selecting a device group creates a filtered device list, which is displayed in the
“Devices” tab of the device window.
Device tree is structured as follows:
• The “Overall status” node filters the devices according to the overall status,
e.g. “OK”.
• The “Devices” node generates a display filtered by device property.
• The “PNIO Systems” node only displays the devices that belong to the
selected PNIO system.
• The “Views” node defines user-specific views that cover only some of all
existing devices.
The device tree also provides an overview of the states of the devices monitored in
the network. For this purpose, the symbols in the device tree always indicate the
most unfavorable current state that exists for a device node in the respective
branch.

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The following total device states are possible:

Table 5-2
Icon Description
Device status: Not connected
Device status: OK
Device status: Service necessary
Device status: Maintenance requested
Device status: Error
Devices not accessible

Device list
You open the device lists by selecting an entry in the device tree. The “Devices”
tab in the device window is always preselected.
Depending on which entry you selected in the device tree, all devices or only a
certain group are displayed in the device list.
Device lists are divided into several columns in which the device-specific data is
displayed. Except in the first column, which is used to select rows, you can freely
select and adjust the contents of all other columns.

Functions of the device list

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A toolbar with functions is available in the device window. You can apply these
functions to a marked device in the device list.
Figure 5-6

These include the following functions:

• Show device details for the selected device
• Open Web based Management
• Reread device data
• Adding comments
• Enable/disable monitoring
• Add new device manually
• Deleting a device
• Change device type

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Device details
For each device in the device list, you can retrieve detailed device information.
The window with the specific device details can be reached in the following ways:
• In the Device window
– Via the corresponding symbol in the toolbar
– By double-clicking the corresponding entry in the device list
• In the Topology view
– Via the context menu of a device
– Double click the device symbol
The Device Details window consists of several tabs in which the data of a device is
grouped in detail or displayed in list form.
Figure 5-7
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Which registers are displayed depends on the respective device type. For example,
all PROFINET-capable devices are assigned an additional “PROFINET” register, or
WLAN-capable devices are assigned the “WLAN” register.

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5.1.4 Starting a Network scan Automatically and Manually on Control

Preparation
To start the network scan of the entire system or an Operation, the following items
must be completed in advance:
• All Operations whose devices are to be detected must be known to the Control
(see Chapter 3.2).
• If you have special requirements or specifications for the network scan, you
must define the monitoring settings individually in the parameter profile of the
Operation (see Chapter 3.1).
• All Operations involved have successfully authenticated themselves at the
Control and can be reached from the Control (see Chapter 4).

Requirement
You are in the “Control & Operation 1” unit and have started the Control’s web
interface via the URL https://<IP address of Control> and are logged in as the
Default Administrator.

Menu
You can find the configuration page in the Control in the navigation under “System
Administration > Operations”.
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Start device detection manually

You can manually start device recognition for all or selected Operations.
To start device detection manually, proceed as follows:
1. Select the Operations over which the network scan is to run.
Figure 5-8

2. Click the “Start network scan” control element.

Figure 5-9

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3. During the network scan, the system status “Network scan in progress” is
displayed in the Monitored Devices column.
Figure 5-10
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6 Operation: Understanding and Filtering the

Event List
6.1 Useful Information about Events
In order to be always informed about activities in the network or at the Operation,
the Event list is available on the web interface of the Operation in the “Network
Monitoring” area. The Event list displays all Events in tabular form.

Note Which Events are displayed in the Event list depends on which views are
assigned to the logged in user. This ensures that only Events related to
configured views are monitored.

Classification
Events are divided into the following main categories:
• Network Events
The network Events inform about occurred states and changes in the network.
• System Events
The system Events provide information about actions, changes, and error
Events in the Operation.
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Classification
All network Events and system Events are additionally classified according to their
severity.
A distinction is made between the following Event classes:
• Notification and information, e.g. user logon and logoff, “firmware version
change or IP address” was detected
• Warning, e.g. “Redundant connection activated by ring manager” or “Critical
rate of rejected send or receive packets”
• Error, e.g. double IP address, PROFINET diagnostics “Module missing”
Depending on the rating, the “Event class” column in the Event list is displayed in
color-coded form.
You can subsequently change the classification of any Event.

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Event state
Events can have different states. The state of an Event depends on the overall
state of the network device for which the Event was triggered.
The following Table shows which states an Event can assume:
Table 6-1
Event state Description
Pending An Event triggered for a network device that is associated with a
negative overall state (any overall state except OK and Not
Connected) is marked Pending. The Event has been included in a
list of Events pending for the instrument.
Automatically An Event that has been removed from the list of upcoming Events
resolved is marked with the Event state “Automatically resolved”. Resolved
Events can no longer influence the overall condition of devices.
Pending Events are automatically resolved by the following
Events:
• Events with the assigned overall status “OK” or “Not
connected” from the same overall status group
• Upcoming Events of the same overall status group
(independent of the assigned overall status)
Manually resolved A pending Event that was manually removed from the list of
pending Events using the stamp icon in the Event list is marked
with the Event state “Manually resolved”.
Not available A triggered Event that is not assigned to an overall status group or
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to which no overall status is assigned there does not have an

Event status.

Filter templates
You can filter the data displayed at the Operation, such as Events, according to
criteria. To avoid reconfiguring the selected filter criteria before each filter process,
you can save them in a filter template and reuse the filter template.
The settings that can be defined in a filter template can be divided into three
categories. The criteria of these categories are applied to the data to be displayed
in the order given below:
1. Prefilter:
The prefilter includes basic filter criteria that are applied to data to be displayed
on the server side. Data that passes the prefilter is passed on to the Clients.
2. Complex filter:
In the second Step, the data received from Clients is filtered with a complex
query, if one exists. A complex query can be used to create filter rules for
individually selectable columns. These rules can be linked with logical
operators and nested using rule levels.
3. Simple filter:
In the third Step, the data that has passed the complex filter is filtered by a free
text entry. In contrast to the complex filter, the simple filter includes all columns
of the respective data category by default.

Functions of the Event list

A toolbar with functions is available in the Event list. You can apply these functions
to a selected Event in the Event list.

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These include the following functions:

• Event noted
• Resolve Event manually
• Edit and/or delete annotations
• Maximize or minimize Event list
• Filter options

6.2 Adapt Event List

Requirement
You are in the “Control & Operation 1” unit or the “Operation 2” unit, have started
the web interface of the Operation and logged on as the Default Administrator.

Menu
You will find the configuration page in the Operation in the navigation under
“Network Monitoring”.

Modifying display
The Event list shows all Events in tabular form. Each column is assigned to a
device information.
Figure 6-1
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With the tools on the footer you can freely design the entire Table. You have the
following options for change:
• Add columns with additional information
• Removing existing columns
• Change Column Width

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To adjust the Events lists, proceed as follows:

1. Click the selected tool in the toolbar.
Figure 6-2

2. The column selection window opens. The breakdown is as follows:

– In the left area you can see the already displayed columns.
– In the right area you can see the free columns.
Remove existing columns using the minus sign (“-”) and/or add new columns
using the plus sign (“+”).
You can use the Drag & Drop function to change the sort order of the columns.
Click “OK” to close the window.
Figure 6-3
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3. You can edit the column width directly in the Event list.
Figure 6-4

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4. To accept the changes, click the selected tool.

Figure 6-5

Result
The Event list appears with the new arrangement in the device window.
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Filtering Events
Event lists can be filtered with filter templates according to various criteria.
You can filter the Events according to the following criteria:
• Event state
• Time period:
– after Events of the last 7 days or 24 hours
– After all Events from the current time onwards
– after all Events within a manually entered period of time
• Event class
• Event category
• Protocol

The following instructions show you how to filter Events with a prefilter:
1. Click the selected tool in the toolbar.
Figure 6-6
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2. The “Event Filter” dialog box appears. Change to the “Prefilter” tab.
Set the filter, e.g. “The last 7 days pending”. To save the prefilter, click “Save
as…”.
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3. A dialog for entering a name for the filter template opens, under which the
configured filter settings are to be saved. The name must be unique and must
not contain more than 25 characters. Click “Save”.
Figure 6-8

4. A new dialog opens and confirms the successful creation of the filter template.
Confirm the message with “OK”.
Figure 6-9
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5. To apply the filter, click the “Apply Filter” button.

Figure 6-10

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6. All created filter templates are listed in a selection list. You can view the
contents of this list via the toolbar. To apply a filter template from the drop-
down list, select the corresponding entry in the list and press <ENTER>.
Figure 6-11

Result
The Events are displayed in the Event list filtered according to the definition in the
prefilter.

Resolve Event manually

Events with the status “pending” can be resolved manually via the corresponding
tool in the function bar. This action removes a selected pending Event from the list
of Events pending for a device. The Event then enters the Event status “Manually
resolved”. To display only the Events of the last seven days with the state
“Pending”, use the prefilter “Pending Last 7 Days” you just created.
For a manual resolution, proceed as follows:

1. Select the “Pending Last 7 Days” prefilter from the drop-down list. The Events
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are displayed in the Event list filtered according to the definition in the prefilter.
Figure 6-12

2. Select the desired Event in the Event list and click the selected tool.
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3. A new dialog appears to confirm the action. Click “OK”.

Figure 6-14

4. A new dialog informs you that the selected Event has been resolved manually.
Confirm the message with “OK”.
Figure 6-15

Result
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The new state of the selected Event is “Manually resolved” and is no longer listed
in the Event list with the prefilter “Upcoming last 7 days” selected in the example.

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7 Operation: Understanding and Using

Topology
7.1 Useful Information about Topology
7.1.1 General Information

Monitoring with Topology

The device information recognizable by SINEC NMS also includes information
about the respective neighboring devices. Using the SNMP and PROFINET
protocols, SINEC NMS reads out neighborhood information and calculates a
Topology representation using the LLDP protocol (Link Layer Discovery Protocol),
in which the detected connections and ports between devices are displayed
graphically.

Note The network Topology detection is based on LLDP information that is read out
via SNMP or PROFINET. To obtain accurate connection information, SNMP
and/or PROFINET monitoring for the devices to be monitored must be enabled in
SINEC NMS.
The PROFINET device names of the devices are used to represent the
Topology. The device names must therefore be unique.
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To monitor the devices, you can define SET states for connections, connections
and protocol availabilities in the Topology display. The deviations between
ACTUAL and SET states are then highlighted graphically.

7.1.2 Work Areas and Operation

Work areas
The following Figure illustrates the division of the work areas.
Figure 7-1
2

3 4

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The following Table shows the meaning of the numbers:

Table 7-1
No. Area Description
1 device hierarchy The device hierarchy lists all devices that were determined
after a search. In Edit mode, the device hierarchy in the left
sidebar is initially empty; all devices determined are in the
Topology display.
2 toolbar The toolbar provides elements for operating the Topology.
3 Device hierarchy in The devices in the device hierarchy are displayed
Topology display topologically in the main window.
4 Detail area After selecting a device in the Topology view, the
corresponding details for the device, ports and Events are
displayed here.

Topology modes
You work in SINEC NMS with different Topology modes to create the requirements
for device monitoring in the monitored Topology.
The following modes are available in SINEC NMS:
• Edit mode ( icon)
• Online mode ( icon)
In Edit mode, you can configure a Reference Topology based on the Topology
determined by an Operation, which represents the target state of the network. The
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configured Reference Topology forms the basis for monitoring the network.
In online mode, you can monitor the network taking into account the configured
Reference Topology. For connections and ports of reference devices, deviations
between determined states and reference states of SINEC NMS are highlighted in
color and communicated via associated Events.

Functions of Topology
The Topology provides you with a toolbar with control elements.
Whether you can select a control element depends on the Topology mode you are
in.
Figure 7-2 Edit mode

Figure 7-3 Online mode

You can find more information on the toolbar with operating elements in the manual
under the Entry ID: 109777115

7.1.3 Edit Mode

If no Reference Topology has been created yet and you have the right to edit the
Topology, the Topology will be displayed on an Operation in Edit mode after calling
the page “Network Monitoring > Topology”.

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Description
With the determined Topology it can happen that the Topology does not represent
all connections or possibly recognizes wrong connections. Possible causes are that
some devices are detected in the network for which SNMP and/or PROFINET is
deactivated. There may also be devices in “Unmanaged” status which are not
automatically detected by SINEC NMS.
In Edit mode, you can configure a Reference Topology based on the Topology
determined by SINEC NMS that represents the target state of the network. This
target state forms the basis for monitoring the network in online mode and in view-
specific Topology representations.
A connection wizard in Edit mode helps you to configure the Reference Topology.

Correction and supplementation options

The Connection Wizard serves the following purposes:
• Define Reference Connections
• Define reference states for ports
• Defining reference states for protocol-specific device availabilities
• Adding new devices in the Editor
• Add unmanaged devices and network clouds

To display learned connections, the check box “Automatically learn connections

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Note
from alternating devices” in the parameter group “PROFINET monitoring
settings” on the Control must also be activated.

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Reference Connections can be configured as follows:

• Manually drawing a connection with the Draw tool
• Toggle reference state manually by double-clicking
• Changing the Reference State Using the Context Menu
• Make current/learned connection to Reference Connection

Define reference states for ports

Ports can have the following reference states:
• Active
• Inactive
• Not monitored
• Swap port
You can configure the reference state of a port as follows:
• Toggle reference state manually by double-clicking
• Changing the Reference State Using the Context Menu
• Accept determined state as reference state

Note It is not possible to change the reference state of ports from which a Reference
Connection originates.
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Adding New Devices in the Editor

In Edit mode, all determined devices are in the Topology display. If these devices
are deleted from the Topology display via the context menu, they appear in the
“Device hierarchy”. You can move individual devices using drag & drop or add all
devices at once to the Topology display using the context menu.

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7.1.4 Online Mode

If a Reference Topology already exists, the Topology is displayed in online mode

when the “Network Monitoring > Topology” page of an Operation is called up.
In online mode, you can monitor the devices and the current network Topology
taking into account the configured Reference Topology. Deviations between
determined and configured states are optically highlighted by SINEC NMS.

7.1.5 Views

With a very large number of monitored devices, the monitored Topology can
quickly become unclear.
In SINEC NMS, you have the option of separately monitoring individual sections
from the total scope of the monitored network. You can use your own monitoring
groups for the following examples:
• Your reference system consists of many devices and connections and a
general view is too confusing.
• They are only interested in parts of the monitored Topology, e.g. ring
topologies.
These smaller, manageable monitoring groups make it easier to manage and
monitor devices and their connections.
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7.1.6 Representation in Topology

The devices, connections and ports that SINEC NMS has detected and assigned
with the protocols are automatically displayed topologically.

Devices
In both Topology modes, SINEC NMS places the detected devices in the Topology
display and networks them with each other based on their detected connections.
Each device is represented by a node in which the symbol of the corresponding
device type is displayed.
Figure 7-4
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Devices that are not part of the Reference Topology are displayed with a star icon
in both Topology modes. Reference instruments are displayed without the star
icon.
Devices whose device positions are fixed in the Topology view are indicated by a
pin symbol.
SINEC NMS displays devices without ascertainable connection information
separately from the networked devices in the Topology display. If a device without
a discoverable IP address is connected to three or more devices, the device
without a discoverable IP address is represented by a cloud icon.

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Connections
The connections between the devices are represented by lines in all Topology
modes.
In Edit mode, the lines are represented by the following color coding:
• Current connections in violet color
• Learned connections in brown color
• Reference Connections in black color
The following rules shall apply:
• If several connection types apply, the corresponding connection colors are
displayed in combination.
• If the current and learned connection types apply, only the current connection
is displayed.
The connection lines in online mode correspond to the connection lines in Edit
mode with regard to the ports connected. Current connections that have not been
defined as Reference Connections are displayed with a star icon.
If a Reference Connection between two ports does not match the current
connection or one of the learned connections, the connection color is red.
Otherwise the connection color depends on the fill color of the two connected ports.
Wireless, optical, electrical and unknown connections are represented by different
line types. If, for example, a wireless connection is involved, the connection line is
displayed in a close-meshed dashed line.
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The following Table shows an overview of the connection types and their
representation:
Table 7-2
Connection type Description
Wireless connection
Optical connection
Electrical connection
Unknown connection

Partial connections
If SINEC NMS cannot determine a connection port of at least one device, partial
connections are formed. Partial connections can be recognized by the fact that
there is no port on at least one side of the connection. This compound is referred to
as a “partial compound”.
The following types of partial connections are to be distinguished:
• Type A: port-to-device connection
• Type B: Device-to-device connection
Partial connections are displayed according to the same rules as conventional
connections. Partial connections cannot be used immediately as Reference
Connections. First, the ports involved must be selected in the connection wizard.
In online mode, the color of a completed Reference Connection is formed by
synchronizing it with the determined connection information. For partial
connections of type A, the connection color for matching connection information is
determined by the fill color of the port.

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7.2 Making Network Topology Visible

To visually monitor the network, you can use SINEC NMS to generate a graphical
representation of the network structure.
The following steps are necessary to set up the target Topology of the network to
be monitored:
1. Open and set up Topology
2. Make optional corrections
3. Activate online mode

7.2.1 Opening and Setting Up Topology

The Topology represents the currently determined actual state of the network. It
shows a network Topology that SINEC NMS calculates on the basis of the
information determined with SNMP and PROFINET.

Requirement
You are on the Operations web interface and have logged in as the Default
Administrator.

Open Topology
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1. Click Network Monitoring > Topology to open the Topology.

Figure 7-5

2. The Topology opens in Edit mode ( icon). The view shows the Topology
layout of the devices, the port, and the connections. Devices that are not part
of the Reference Topology are displayed with a star icon.
Figure 7-6

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The Edit mode allows you to make corrections and additions to the determined
Actual Topology and thus define a target state of the network.

The mode in which the Topology opens depends on the following factors:
• If no Reference Topology has yet been created and you have the right to edit
the Topology, the Topology is displayed in Edit mode.
• If a Reference Topology already exists, the Topology is displayed in online
mode after selecting the “Topology” menu command.
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Check Topology
The Topology shows the physical arrangement of devices and their connections to
each other, the SINEC NMS calculates on the basis of the information determined
with LLDP.
Depending on the information provided by the devices in the network, the
determined Topology may differ from the real network Topology.
If the Topology does not represent all or incorrect devices or connections, the
following causes may be present:
Table 7-3
Cause Remedy
Devices are detected for which Check the accessibility of the stations via SNMP or
SNMP and/or PROFINET is PROFINET and activate SNMP or PROFINET in the
deactivated. affected devices.
Delete the corresponding module from the device list
and run a new scan.
Devices are detected via DCP, but Check the SNMP settings in the device. For correct
the SNMP information cannot be and successful device detection, the SNMP settings
read. in the network devices and in the SINEC NMS must
match.
Delete the corresponding module from the device list
and run a new scan.
There are devices in the status SINEC NMS cannot specify these devices. In the
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“unmanaged” in the network. Reference Topology, you can manually insert devices
in the “unmanaged” status to complete the display.
Connections are not displayed or Not all devices support the LLDP neighborhood
displayed incorrectly. detection protocol.
In the Reference Topology, you can insert
connections manually.
Media modules in use are not If new modules are inserted into a module that is
recognized. already monitored by SINEC NMS, they are not
immediately recognized by SINEC NMS.
Delete the corresponding module from the device list
and run a new scan.
PROFINET devices are not Check whether there are duplicate PROFINET device
recognized or displayed names in your network.
incorrectly.

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Moving Devices in Topology

You can move devices in the Topology view.

1. To do this, choose the selection tool from the toolbar.
Figure 7-7

2. Move the device to the desired position using drag & drop.

Figure 7-8
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Correcting and adjusting connections

If the connection information determined deviates from the reference state, you can
also draw Reference Connections manually.
Follow these steps:
1. Use the selected tool in the toolbar to activate the Draw tool.
Figure 7-9
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2. To draw Reference Connections manually, click the devices to be connected

one after the other. The Connection Wizard opens.
Figure 7-10

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3. Click one after the other on the ports of the devices to be connected. Confirm
your selection with “OK”.
Figure 7-11

4. The Reference Connection (black color) between IPC and Scalance XM408
was added.
Figure 7-12
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Transfer reference without correction

If the determined Topology already matches your desired target configuration, you
can transfer the determined states to the monitored Topology without making any
changes.
This applies to the following states:
• Determined devices are accepted as reference devices.
• Determined port states are accepted as reference states.
• Current and learned connections are accepted as Reference Connections.
Follow these steps for this purpose:
1. Click the selected tool in the toolbar. With the function “Use determined states
as reference states” you can define the Topology determined by SINEC NMS
as a whole as a reference.
Figure 7-13

2. The colored compounds of the determined Topology now appear as black-

violet Reference Connections. The star icons are removed from the devices.
Figure 7-14
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3. To save the Reference Topology, click the selected tool.

Figure 7-15

Result
The Reference Topology is the basis for displaying the Topology in online
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Accepting individual devices and connections as references

You can also use individual devices and connections as references. Devices that
are not part of the Reference Topology are displayed with a star icon in both
Topology modes. Current connections that are not part of the Reference Topology
are displayed in online mode with a star icon.
Follow these steps:
1. For devices:
Click with the right mouse button on the device and select the corresponding
entry in the context menu.
Figure 7-16
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2. For Connections:
Right-click the connection and select the corresponding entry from the context
menu. Alternatively, you can change the reference state by double-clicking the
connection.
Figure 7-17

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Correcting and adjusting ports

The “Port Overview” area in the sidebar displays the determined states and the
configured reference states of the ports of the selected device.
If the port information determined deviates from the reference state, right-click the
port and select the desired reference state.

Figure 7-18
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Extended icon view and Topology settings

1. To select the extended Icon view, click the selected tool.

Figure 7-19

2. The Topology appears in the extended Icon view.

In the extended Icon view, up to three additional device properties are
displayed that can be configured in the Topology settings.
To return to the symbol view, click the corresponding tool.
Figure 7-20
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To define the Topology settings, you must be in Edit mode. Follow these steps:
1. Click the selected tool in the toolbar.
Figure 7-21

2. Select the desired options in the dialog that appears. Two columns are visible
for the device label. The left pane shows the available device properties that
can be displayed. All currently displayed device properties are listed in the right
area.
Select the device properties to be displayed in the Topology from the left
column. Use the arrows to move the selection to the right column. You can
select up to three device properties. Close the dialog with the “Save” button.
Figure 7-22
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3. The Topology displays the information based on the new settings.

Figure 7-23

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Activate or deactivate Edit mode and Online mode

To switch to Online mode, proceed as follows:
1. To switch to online mode, click the selected tool
Figure 7-24

2. The Topology appears in online mode.

Figure 7-25
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3. To return to Edit mode, click the selected tool.

Figure 7-26

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7.2.2 Topology in the Online Mode

The Topology in online mode is the result of the synchronization between the
determined Actual Topology and the adjustments from the Reference Topology.
The following information is displayed in the monitored Topology:
• Port states resulting from the determined Topology and the Reference
Topology.
• Port connections resulting from the determined Topology and the Reference
Topology. The resulting states of the ports involved are also included in the
representation of the port connections.

Testing the monitored Topology

The monitored Topology helps you to monitor your network. In the following
screenshot the connection to the CPU 317-2 PN/DP was removed in the reference
system for testing purposes.
SINEC NMS detects the status change and displays the error.
Figure 7-27
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Result
SINEC NMS detects faulty connections and displays them graphically and port
granularly.

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8 Other SINEC NMS Features

This document is intended to support the first user and to give him an
understanding of the basic functions and setting options of SINEC NMS.
SINEC NMS offers you even more features:

UMC users
UMC (User Management Component) is a database for the central administration
of user data. In SINEC NMS, the UMC users can be used after the UMC user
groups have been included by specifying the UMC user group names. An Editor is
available for integrating the UMC user groups.

Policy Control Center

A policy can be used to plan and perform tasks for configuring and managing
devices. The devices and tasks of a policy can be freely combined within the scope
of the existing permissions. Before executing a policy, SINEC NMS uses the
available device functions to determine for which of the devices which tasks can
actually be executed.

Firmware management
In firmware management you can manage firmware files and label them with
keywords. The keywords can be used when configuring tasks in policies and in the
configuration cockpit to determine the firmware files to be loaded to devices.
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Firmware files are managed on the Control in firmware containers and

automatically provided to the Operations. Each change to the firmware containers
in the Control is automatically synchronized with the Operations. When major
changes are made to the firmware containers, synchronization with the Operations
can take some time.

Configuration cockpit
Individual configuration tasks for devices and device interfaces can be performed in
the configuration cockpit. In contrast to configuration via the Policy Control Center,
you select the devices or interfaces to be configured directly in the configuration
cockpit and then always select a task that is to be executed for the devices or
interfaces. This task is then executed immediately.

Reports
SINEC NMS offers a range of reports for network monitoring and analysis. The
data for the reports is obtained exclusively from the Operation on which the report
is created. The following report types are available:
• Availability
• Performance
• Inventory
• Events
• Validation reports
In the Control there are the reports “Stock” and “Availability”, which can be
executed time-Controlled and regularly, e.g. monthly. You can download the
reports as CSV files or send them automatically by e-mail.

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9 Appendix
9.1 Service and support
Industry Online Support
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire
service and support know-how and portfolio.
The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our
products, solutions and services.
Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos
– all information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks:
https://support.industry.siemens.com

Technical Support
The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent
support regarding all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers
– ranging from basic support to individual support contracts. Please send queries
to Technical Support via Web form:
www.siemens.com/industry/supportrequest
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SITRAIN – Training for Industry

We support you with our globally available training courses for industry with
practical experience, innovative learning methods and a concept that’s tailored to
the customer’s specific needs.
For more information on our offered trainings and courses, as well as their
locations and dates, refer to our web page:
www.siemens.com/sitrain

Network Management SINEC NMS with SCALANCE

https://www.sitrain-learning.siemens.com/DE/en/rw70417/Netzwerkmanagement-
SINEC-NMS-mit-SCALANCE

Service offer
Our range of services includes the following:
• Plant data services
• Spare parts services
• Repair services
• On-site and maintenance services
• Retrofitting and modernization services
• Service programs and contracts
You can find detailed information on our range of services in the service catalog
web page:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/sc

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Industry Online Support app

You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry
Online Support" app. The app is available for Apple iOS and Android Phone:
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9.2 Links and literature

Table 9-1
No. Topic
\1\ Siemens Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com
\2\ Link to the article page of the application example
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109762792
\3\ SINEC NMS manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109762749
\4\ SINEC NMS V1.0 SP1 Software (incl. 21-day trial license) download
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109776939

9.3 Change documentation

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Table 9-2
Version Date Modifications
V1.0 03/2019 First edition
V1.1 03/2020 Adjustments to the new version of SINEC NMS V1.0 SP1

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