Configuring Hardware and Communication Connections STEP 7.pdf

1.4 Working with the Hardware Catalog
1.4.1 Customizing the Hardware Catalog
Procedure
Basics of Configuring Hardware with STEP 7
In addition to the standard Hardware Catalog supplied with STEP 7, you can tailor
your "own" catalog. This can result in a number of different catalog profiles. The
basis for each new catalog profile is the standard Hardware Catalog with all
modules/components - the profile for this catalog is called "Standard"; you can
assign your own names for the catalog profiles you create yourself.
Example: You can create a catalog profile that contains only the modules you are
currently using.
From STEP 7 V5.0, Service Pack 3 onwards, the following catalog profiles are
available in addition to the "Standard" profile:
• Current modules, (for example, November 1999 or July 2000 version)
In this profile, no "old" modules are available (only current order numbers)
• SIMATIC Outdoor (for example, November 1999 or July 2000 version)
This profile offers only current modules which can be used in extended
environmental conditions (higher mechanical stress and extended climatic
conditions are permitted)
Note
The additional profiles available for selection are for modules that are available in
the hardware catalog of the STEP 7 standard package. Modules that are installed
by means of optional packages, GSD files or hardware updates are only available
in the 'Standard' catalog profile!
1. Select the menu command Options > Edit Catalog Profiles.
In the application that opens, two catalog profiles are displayed: the "Standard"
profile and an "empty" profile that does not contain any components as yet.
2. Drag the required folders and modules from the standard profile window and
drop them in the empty profile window. You can also adapt the structure to
your own requirements using the menu command Insert > Folder.
3. Save the new catalog profile using the menu command File > Save As;
choose a suitable name for the new profile.
The name of the new profile then appears in the "Profile" list box in the
Hardware Catalog and can be selected.
GSD Files only update "Standard" Profile
DP slaves that have been installed later via GSD files are only added to the
"Standard" profile's Other Field Devices folder and are not included in the catalog
profiles you created yourself.
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