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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

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Overview
What's new in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1?
What's new in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1? .................................................................................... 2

1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA V5.3 SP1 .................................................................................... 3

3 SIMOTION SCOUT V5.3 SP1 ........................................................................................... 3
4 Languages and editors ................................................................................................... 4
5 SIMOTION SCOUT general ............................................................................................. 6
6 SIMOTION SCOUT scripting ........................................................................................... 9
7 SIMOSIM simulation...................................................................................................... 10
8 Drive connection ........................................................................................................... 11
9 Communication ............................................................................................................. 11
10 SINAMICS Safety Integrated ..................................................................................... 11
11 SIMOTION Utilities & Applications ........................................................................... 12
12 PM 21 Catalog / Industry Mall ................................................................................... 12

Overview
1 Overview
The V5.3 SP1 version is the first release of SIMOTION V5.3 and
has been released since April 2019.
SIMOTION at a glance
We have compiled an overview page from our range of information about SIMOTION
with the most important information on frequently asked topics - which can be opened
with only one click.
Whether newcomer or experienced SIMOTION user – the most important
downloads, manuals, tutorials, FAQs, application examples, etc. can be found at
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109480700
2 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA V5.3 SP1
Supported TIA Portal version

TIA Portal V15.1
Supported operating systems for SCOUT TIA

• Windows 7 SP1 Professional/Ultimate/Enterprise 64-bit
• Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 64-bit
AlarmS
AlarmS numbers can now be specified by the user. The "No." field in the "Edit Message"
dialog can be edited for this purpose.
Only values in the value range 0x6000 0001 to 0x6000 1FFF (or their decimal notation)
can be entered. Values outside this range are not accepted.
The maximum length for alarm texts has also been increased from 70 to 80.
3 SIMOTION SCOUT V5.3 SP1
Supported operating systems

• Windows 7 SP1 Professional/Ultimate/Enterprise (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 64-bit

Languages and editors
4 Languages and editors
Full display of the identifier in MCC case structures

If long identifier names existed in case branches in MCC, they were cut off at the end.
This behavior has been changed in V5.3. The identifiers are shortened in the middle
(e.g. VeryVeryVeryLongIdentifier1 is shortened as VeryVery...ntifier1). The full identifier
is displayed in a tooltip when the cursor is placed in the identifier.
Case example in MCC
Printing of selection in ST
If a code sequence is selected in the ST editor (also several lines), this selection can be
printed via the "Print" context menu. The editor only sends the selected code to the
printer, as well as the print properties such as margins or footnotes.
On-the-fly variables declaration in ST

The creation of new variables is supported by the "On-the-fly variable declaration"
function. If a new variable is required, the user types in the variable at the program
position. The dialog opens with ALT+N. The variable is automatically taken over in the
dialog. Depending on the current scope and variable type, the editor determines the
possible declaration positions in the source and lists these. The editor displays the
insertion position when the list entry is selected. When the relevant definitions have been
made completely in the dialog, the insertion can be performed with OK. The variable is
inserted at the specified position. Any required "VAR…" and "END_VAR" are added
automatically.

Languages and editors
OTF dialog
When the dialog is closed, the editor automatically returns to the programming position
at which the variable was entered. The user can continue directly with the coding.
Inserted code after OK in the dialog
Structured display of the variable initialization in LAD/FBD/MCC

In the graphic programming languages, a structured view has been implemented for the
initialization of class variables and references (interface references, I/O references). In
this way, the variables and references to be initialized can be specified more easily.
Structured display for the declaration in graphic languages

SIMOTION SCOUT general
5 SIMOTION SCOUT general
Object browser extension

The object browser, in an additional tab in the project navigator, enables a simple
analysis of the control program and the data.
Object browser
The object browser in V5.3 SP1 has been expanded with the "Go to" function. If an
element is selected in the browser and this element has a reference to other elements,
the "Go to..." function can be selected via the context menu. The browser then navigates
to the respective reference in the browser.
Load to file system

The path for the specification of the target directory can now also be copied.

Link to external documentation

The option of a link to external documentation has been implemented in the settings of
SCOUT. This allows the user to save a path to a documentation file in SCOUT.
The setting is available in the "Documentation" tab. You can navigate to the
documentation file via the "Browse" button.
Settings – Documentation
The setting for the external documentation has two options:

1. Setting as absolute path.
In this case, SCOUT saves the entire path. The documentation must then be
located in this path.
2. Setting as relative link to the project.
With this option, the documentation can be located in a directory within the
STEP 7 or TIA Portal project. In this way, the user can store a project-specific
documentation.
Every time a project is opened, SCOUT checks whether the entered link to the file is
valid. When the link is valid, SCOUT displays a link to the documentation
(Documentation [external]) in the project. If the linked file is not available, no link is
displayed.
Link in the project
Clicking the link opens the linked file. The user must ensure that the programs required
for the display are available on the engineering computer and linked to this file. This
enables documentation in various formats to be linked. Only one file can be linked.

"Go to" in the project navigator

Simple navigation in the project navigator for comprehensive projects.
Extension for "Accessible nodes"

"Accessible nodes" searches for all nodes in the network.
This can take some time.
Ranges can be specified in the "IP address" field.

Examples:
 169.254.11.22 searches for this node only
 169.252.11.[1-22] searches from 1 to 22
 169.254.[11-13].22 searches in the subnet 11-13
 Combinations are permissible, for example:
[168-170].254.11.[20-25]

SIMOTION SCOUT scripting
Additional display of the configured addresses (DEVICE)

For the test of functionalities in SIMOSIM, online access is generally via the DEVICE
addresses. This information is specified when inserting the device. If the addresses were
changed subsequently, this change was not visible in the screen form for the DEVICE
addresses.
In V5.3, the user is shown the current addresses from the hardware configuration in an
additional column. The user can set the correct address for the SIMOSIM access using
Copy and Paste.
DEVICE access screen form in SCOUT
AlarmS
The maximum length for alarm texts has been increased from 70 to 80 characters.
6 SIMOTION SCOUT scripting
Scripting library
Scripting library with overview of all Scripting functions and Search.
Handling of the DEVICE access by means of Scripting

The configuration of the DEVICE access point and the setting of the DEVICE address
(DEVICE Addresses dialog) is also possible via Scripting. The extension in the Scripting
interface permits the reading of the current settings (GetDeviceAddressSettings) and the
setting (SetDeviceAddressSettings) of the various interface addresses of a device for the
DEVICE access point.

SIMOSIM simulation
Example:
Call PROJ.Devices("D425_1").SetDeviceAddressSettings(
ViaRouter=FALSE,
RouterAddressType,
RouterAddress,
DeviceAddressS7SubnetId,
DeviceAddressType="IP",
DeviceAddressInterface="X127 PNxIE",
DeviceAddress="")
The example sets the access to Local (without router) and selects the access via the
X127. If not specified, the available device address is used. A specification at
DeviceAddress overwrites the address.
This option defines and sets the data for the access point in SCOUT. If the specifications
do not match the actual device and network configuration, SCOUT cannot establish a
connection to the device.
7 SIMOSIM simulation
Deletion of the SIMOSIM data

SIMOSIM automatically creates virtual CF cards on the drive of the Engineering
installation. A new virtual CF card is created for each simulation started the first time.
They are also retained after the deletion of a project.
They can be deleted separately through individual selection with the new "Delete
SIMOSIM data" function.
As of SIMOTION V5.1, the Simulation option was provided in the engineering. There is a
separate simulation for each Runtime version. In previous SCOUT versions, the
SIMOSIM versions were installed via the basic setup of SCOUT.
In order to be able to subsequently install improvements and error corrections for
SIMOSIM easily, the SIMOSIM installation must be removed from the basic setup. For
this reason, the installation of the SIMOSIM versions as of V5.3 SP1 must be performed
separately via dedicated setups on DVD2 in the "SIMOSIM" directory. All previous
SIMOSIM versions (possibly with new HF versions) are contained in this directory.
Any previously installed SIMOSIM versions from earlier product releases must first be
completely uninstalled.
It is recommended that existing virtual CF cards are also deleted. Any existing user-
defined WEB pages can be saved manually before the deletion and after starting the
simulation, re-imported into the newly generated CF cards.

Drive connection
8 Drive connection
SINAMICS V5.2
The SIMOTION D4xx-2 V5.3 SP1 firmware contains a SINAMICS Integrated of version
V5.2.
The connection of SINAMICS CUs with V5.2 to SIMOTION is supported.
The STARTER functionality integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT V5.3 SP1 is based on

STARTER V5.3.
9 Communication
OPC UA server
The OPC UA server supports the Structures data type. In this way an OPC UA Client
can access SIMOTION structures directly as a whole.
Access is possible to:
 ST structures comprising basic types (including strings), arrays and other
structures
 Class objects
o Public Member Variable
o Protected Member Variable with pragma "HMI_Export=TRUE"
o Member Variable of the Structure and Classes type
 Arrays with elements of the Structure or Classes type
Access to TO Variable is only possible via the individual variable with the basic data
type, not via the Structure data type.
10 SINAMICS Safety Integrated
The following drive-based safety functions of SINAMICS version V5.2 are available with
SIMOTION V5.3 SP1:
 Extended Functions without encoder (SS1, SLS, SSM, SDI) also possible with
reluctance motor
 Isochronous transfer of the safe positions (SP) via PROFIsafe
 2 ms motion monitoring cycle (p9500) also possible for Double Motor Modules.
Improvements have also been introduced for the Safely-Limited Acceleration (SLA)
function.

SIMOTION Utilities & Applications
11 SIMOTION Utilities & Applications
The free-of-charge SIMOTION Utilities & Applications provide important background

information about SIMOTION, tools, special functions, blocks and sample projects as
well as ready-to-use standard applications for demonstration purposes or use in your
projects. You can also find detailed information here about scripting and many sample
scripts that further facilitate working with SIMOTION.
New contents of the SIMOTION Utilities & Applications V5.3 SP1

 Update of all projects on TIAP V15.1 / SCOUT TIA V5.3 SP1 including the latest
SIMOTION/SINAMICS FW version
 New MeasuringInputTimeCalculation script (previously only available as Excel sheet)
 Update of AxisSimulationOnOff script
 Update of SIMOTION EasyBasics
12 PM 21 Catalog / Industry Mall
In Catalog PM 21 - 2017, the contents are described with reference to SIMOTION V4.5.
PM 21 - 2017 download via Information and Download Center
https://www.siemens.com/industry/infocenter (PM 21 filter)
The latest contents with regard to SIMOTION V5.3 SP1 can be found in the Industry Mall.
(Catalog and ordering system for Automation and Drives)
at
Automation  Automation Systems  SIMOTION Motion Control System
https://www.siemens.com/industrymall

PM 21 Catalog / Industry Mall

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Overview

New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

SIMOTION V5.3 SP1 Edition 04/2019 Page 1/13

New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

What's new in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1?

What's new in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1? .................................................................................... 2

2 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA V5.3 SP1 .................................................................................... 3

Unrestricted Subject to change without prior notice Copyright © Siemens 2019

SIMOTION V5.3 SP1 Edition 04/2019 Page 2/13

New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

2 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA V5.3 SP1

Supported TIA Portal version

TIA Portal V15.1

Supported operating systems for SCOUT TIA

3 SIMOTION SCOUT V5.3 SP1

Supported operating systems

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

4 Languages and editors

Full display of the identifier in MCC case structures

Case example in MCC

On-the-fly variables declaration in ST

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

Inserted code after OK in the dialog

Structured display of the variable initialization in LAD/FBD/MCC

Structured display for the declaration in graphic languages

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

5 SIMOTION SCOUT general

Object browser extension

Load to file system

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

Link to external documentation

The setting for the external documentation has two options:

Link in the project

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

"Go to" in the project navigator

Simple navigation in the project navigator for comprehensive projects.

Extension for "Accessible nodes"

Ranges can be specified in the "IP address" field.

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

Additional display of the configured addresses (DEVICE)

DEVICE access screen form in SCOUT

6 SIMOTION SCOUT scripting

Handling of the DEVICE access by means of Scripting

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New functions in SIMOTION V5.3 SP1

Deletion of the SIMOSIM data

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