Siemens SIMATIC HMI OP3 User Manual

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Operator Panel OP3
Edition 11/99
Product Description
The device SIMATIC HMI OP3 allows operating states and current process
values of a connected SIMATIC S7 PLC to be visualized. In addition, inputs
can be made on the OP3 and written to the PLC. Functions relating to
machine diagnostics can also be executed on the OP3.
The OP3 is suitable for fitting into switching cabinets and control desks, and
for use as a hand-held device.
1.1 Configuration and Process Control Phases
Before the OP3 can go into service, it has to be prepared for its job of
visualizing data from the PLC, i.e. it has to be configured. To do so, data
areas used by the OP3 to communicate with the PLC have to be created in
the memory of the PLC.
The configuration for the OP3 is created on a configuration computer
(PC/PU) using the ProTool configuration software. When the configuration is
ready, it is transferred to the OP3. During operation, the OP3 communicates
with the PLC to which it is connected and reacts to program execution on the
PLC according to the configured requirements.
The following illustration depicts the configuration and process control
phases:
Using the OP3
Creating data
areas
Configuring with
ProTool
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Siemens SIMATIC HMI OP3 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC HMI OP3
Category	Control Panel
Language	English