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SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator V3.3
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Table of contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Aim of the Application Example ............................................................................................... 4

1.2. Modes of operation and the advantages of the PAA .................................................................. 5
1.3. Example project ...................................................................................................................... 7

2. Preparation of project data ......................................................................................... 9

2.1. Opening SIMATIC PCS 7-project ............................................................................................... 9

2.2. Opening the PAA database and example project ..................................................................... 11
2.3. Basic PAA-project settings ...................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1. Basic information regarding language settings ....................................................................... 13
2.3.2. Basic PAA-project settings ...................................................................................................... 13

3. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 16

3.1. Service and support ............................................................................................................... 16

3.2. Links and literature................................................................................................................ 17
3.3. Change documentation ......................................................................................................... 17

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1. Introduction
1.1. Aim of the Application Example
This application example is a "best practice" example and shows you the basic functions and benefits of the SIMATIC PCS 7
Plant Automation Accelerator (PAA) software solution by means of a sample project.
PAA is used primarily in the detail engineering phase of plant planning. In this planning phase, there is a multitude of
requirements to improve the conventional planning process of a plant, save time, reduce costs and conserve resources.
The following challenges and questions result from this:

• Errors and inconsistencies occur because different tools are used and the large number of interfaces increases the
error potential.
• Different data bases are used.
• The traceability of changes must be ensured.
• Data should be entered once and must be reusable.
• How can projects be more efficiently planned and documented?
• How can the project quality be improved?
• How can flexibility be increased and project lead times reduced?
• How can costs be reduced?
This application example gives you an initial insight into how you can implement the requirements and questions listed
here with the SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator software solution.

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1.2. Modes of operation and the

advantages of the PAA
Overview
The SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator is the first completely integrated solution for the planning and
documentation of plant projects.
In particular, you benefit from consistent engineering without system breaks between automation planning and control
system. Thanks to its object-oriented approach, SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator enables work on a central
data platform and thus guarantees fully integrated planning - from plant engineering to automation - based on an
electronic workflow. This workflow includes planning, the preparation of bids including bills of materials and the
automatic generation of process data of the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system from the electrical planning through to
controlled bulk data engineering and direct as-is documentation of the plant.

This modular engineering approach raises overall project efficiency and minimizes risks. A high level of standardization
and a simple configuration save more engineering time and costs during the implementation phase. Simple
synchronization between planning and engineering avoids duplicate input and interface losses and reduces project
durations.
SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator bridges the digital gap between plant planning and I&C with SIMATIC PCS 7,
and thus also extends to the operating phase. It permits totally integrated engineering through all planning phases of an
industrial plant with a reduced number of interfaces. The complete plant structure is generated from the engineering data
in the control system at the touch of a button. This simplifies automation engineering and enormously reduces the time
required. Conversely, changes in the automation during operation or commissioning of the plant can be directly fed back
into the planning software for documentation.

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SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator thus creates the conditions for more decision-making reliability and more
efficient processes throughout the plant and thus contributes to a sustained improvement in competitiveness.

NOTE The following options are available for data transfer and matching:

• Direct data exchange:

When PAA and PCS 7 are installed on the same computer, data is exchanged via an integrated
interface in PAA.
• Indirect data exchange:
When PAA and PCS 7 are installed on different computers, data is exchanged via XML files.
In the application example, the functionality of PAA is shown via the direct data exchange.
The indirect data exchange is not dealt with in greater detail in this application example.
Information on indirect data exchange can be found in the "PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator 3.3"
manual.

Advantages
• Shorter project durations thanks to easy and consistent data synchronization between engineering and automation
• Increased plant availability thanks to error-free data transfer and system documentation that is always up-to-date
• Project planning already in the quotation and documentation phase in the engineering phase as well as back-
documentation during commissioning and ongoing operation minimize costs and time through standard documents
supplied and the elimination of customizing effort.
• Project planning already in the quotation and documentation phase in the engineering phase as well as back-
documentation during commissioning and ongoing operation minimize costs and time through standard documents
supplied and the elimination of customizing effort.
• Out-of-the box SIMATIC PCS 7 engineering
• Reduced work effort thanks to reusability of hardware configurations
• Easy configuration of the SIMATIC PCS 7 topology
• Consistent as-is-documentation of software and hardware throughout the entire lifecycle
• Reusability of the as-is-documentation for migrations, plant extensions and new-builds

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1.3. Example project

The zip file "109742154_files_v3_3.zip" contains a preconfigured PCS 7-project and a preconfigured SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant
Automation Accelerator-project:

• BPCM_MP.zip (PCS 7 project)

• Database (PAA database)
• CM_Import.xml
With these preconfigured project data you can use PAA to carry out your automation engineering and learn about the
advantages and functions of the system.
The following reactor planning can serve as an example:

In the first step of the application example, you should use PAA to implement your hardware engineering.

• Creating a redundant SIMATIC station (AS)

• Creating a decentralized periphery (ET 200SP HA)
• Definition of interconnections and addresses
• Working with reports (project documentation)
Then import into PAA the individual control module types (CMTs) already present in SIMATIC PCS 7. The CMTs correspond
to the components of the reactor model (valve, motor, measuring transducer, controller, etc.).
Based on these data and the reactor planning, you carry out your automation engineering for the reactor example in PAA.
The following points are explained:

• Creating variants of the CMTs

• Create a DCS structure
• Mass data engineering via queries and Excel import
• Creating interconnections
• Logic diagram
• etc.
You will then be shown how to export and automatically generate the data created in the PAA to SIMATIC PCS 7.

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Furthermore, you will be shown how to match the data between PAA and SIMIATIC PCS 7 in order to keep the plant
documentation and data always up-to-date and synchronous.
You can use this database for COMOS, too. How this works is explained at the end of the application example.

NOTICE The present application example is for illustrative purposes only and is not a fully worked out solution
that can be implemented in your plant.

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2. Preparation of project data

This section describes how to open the supplied SIMATIC PCS 7-project and the supplied PAA database with the
preconfigured example project.
It also explains which basic settings are necessary for the correct execution of the application example.

2.1. Opening SIMATIC PCS 7-project

Procedure
1. Open the SIMATIC Manager.
Retrieve the supplied PCS 7 sample project "BPCM_MP.zip".
2. To do this, in the PCS 7 menu bar click on: "File > Retrieve…"
3. In the "Retrieving" window, select the supplied PCS 7-project and then click the "Open" button.

The PCS 7-project opens.

The Master Data Library contains preconfigured control module types (CMTs).

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NOTE Further information on the new type concept in SIMATIC PCS 7 with individual control module types
and individual control modules can be found in the following application examples:
Control Module (CM) Technology - Efficient Engineering in SIMATIC PCS 7
Integrated Engineering with COMOS and SIMATIC PCS 7 using a practical example (Chapter 4.4)
Information about further helpful contributions and links can be found in the section 3.2 of this
document.

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2.2. Opening the PAA database and

example project
Procedure
1. Unzip the supplied file "Database.zip" in the desired storage path.
This file contains the PAA database.
2. Open the PAA.
1

2 4

1 PAA Menu bar

2 Navigator
3 Detail window
4 Work area
3. In the PAA menu bar, click on the button "Open database" .
4. Click on the "Browse" button .
5. In the selection window, select the supplied database "109742154_PAA_application_example_project.mdb".
6. Open the drop-down list in the "User name" field.
7. Click on the "@SETUP" entry.
8. Click on the "OK" button.

PAA is now connected to the database.

Then open the sample project in PAA.

9. To do this, click on the "Open project" button in the PAA menu bar .
10. Open the subordinate working layer "PAA application example (preconfigured project)" with a click on the button of
the topmost project node "Demo Project".

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11. Double-click the "PAA application example (preconfigured project)" work layer to open the preconfigured PAA sample
project.

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2.3. Basic PAA-project settings

2.3.1. Basic information regarding language settings
The languages of your operating system, MS Office, SIMATIC PCS 7 and PAA must be identical. Set the languages
accordingly.
For example, in German the comma is used as a decimal separator and in English as a thousands separator. With different
settings, this may cause values to be calculated incorrectly.

2.3.2. Basic PAA-project settings

This section briefly describes the project settings in the PAA sample project.

Open project properties

1. In the PAA-project, open the corresponding context menu by right-clicking on the project node.
2. Click on the entry:
"Properties > Project".

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Specify the project structure
3. Select the category "Project data".
4. Check the "Project structure" field in the "Links" directory. In this, "... SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator"
must be selected.

If "... SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator" is not selected, proceed as follows.

a. Click on the "Browse" button.

The "Select project structure…" dialog

b. Select the project structure:

"X01 SIMATIC PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator".

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c. Then click the "OK" button.

d. Then click on the "Apply" and "OK" buttons to save the changes and to close the project properties.

Result
The languages of your operating system, MS Office, SIMATIC PCS 7 and PAA are identical.
You have also linked the sample project to the PAA-project structure. This connection determines e.g. which inputs you
can select at each object using the right mouse button.

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 Appendix

3. Appendix
3.1. Service and support
SiePortal
The integrated platform for product selection, purchasing and support - and connection of Industry Mall and Online
support. The SiePortal home page replaces the previous home pages of the Industry Mall and the Online Support Portal
(SIOS) and combines them.

• Products & Services

In Products & Services, you can find all our offerings as previously available in Mall Catalog.
• Support
In Support, you can find all information helpful for resolving technical issues with our products.
• mySieportal
mySiePortal collects all your personal data and processes, from your account to current orders, service requests and
more. You can only see the full range of functions here after you have logged in.
You can access SiePortal via this address: sieportal.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: support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/src

SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy

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:
siemens.com/sitrain

Industry Online Support app

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

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3.2. Links and literature

Subject area Link / description

Siemens Industry Online Support https://support.industry.siemens.com

Download page for this entry https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742154

COMOS Product page https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/industry-

software/plant-engineering-software-comos.html

SIMATIC PCS 7 Product page https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/process-

control/simatic-pcs-7.html

COMOS topic page https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109739837

SIMATIC PCS 7 topic page https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/63481413

SIMATIC Plant Automation Accelerator topic page https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109767120

Application Example: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109480737

Controlled plant engineering from the outset with
COMOS FEED Become acquainted with the basic functions and benefits of COMOS FEED
and go through a complete standard workflow to generate all the relevant
data for the bidding phase and to create the foundations for the basic and
detail engineering phase.

Application Example: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109480739

Fast and easy generation of Piping and
Instrumentation Diagrams with COMOS P&ID using Learn about the basic functions and benefits of COMOS P&ID.
a practical example This application example guides you through a standard workflow to map
process engineering, pipe engineering and measurement and control
engineering (MSR) procedures.

Application Example: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/70922226

Integrated Engineering with COMOS and
SIMATIC PCS 7 using a practical example Learn about the basic functions and benefits of COMOS in conjunction
with SIMATIC PCS 7.
The application example takes you through a standard workflow.
Based on the example, you will be shown how you can exchange
data between the two systems.

Application example: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109475748

Control Module (CM) Technology-Efficient
Engineering in SIMATIC PCS 7 The Control Module (CM) technology is used not only to optimize
engineering efforts but also to enable a standardized structure of the
automation program while quickly adapting to future requirements

3.3. Change documentation

Version Date Modifications

V1.0 08/2017 First version

V2.0 12/2018 Second version

V3.0 07/2021 Third version

V3.3 06/2024 Upgrade to SIMATIC PCS 7 PAA V3.3 and SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 SP2

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