3. Select the shortcut menu command Redundancy Settings....
The "Redundancy Settings" dialog box opens.
4. Select the connection path through which the OS server pair is connected in the drop-down
list.
– For connection via RJ45 cable:
– For a serial connection:
5. Click "OK".
4.5.7
How to assign an S7 program to an OS
Introduction
The AS-OS assignment of a hierarchy folder in the plant view of SIMATIC Manager results in
the following in the component view:
● All CFC and SFC charts inserted in the plant view are stored in the chart folder of the
assigned AS.
● All pictures and reports inserted in the plant view are stored in the folder of the assigned
OS.
Requirements
● The PCS 7 project is open in SIMATIC Manager.
● The plant view is activated.
Procedure
1. Select the hierarchy folder for which you want to make the AS-OS assignment in the plant
view.
2. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties and change to the "AS-OS Assignment"
tab.
3. From the "Assigned AS" list, select the S7 program that you want to assign to the selected
hierarchy folder.
Fault-tolerant Process Control Systems (V8.1)
Function Manual, 11/2014, A5E34878832-AA
In the "Network adapter" drop-down list, select the network adapter to which you want
to attach the network cable for the redundant connection between the two PC stations
of a server pair.
In the "Serial port" dropdown list, select the port to which you want to attach the null-
modem cable for the redundant connection between the two PC stations of a server
pair: "COM1" or "COM2"
Note
One connection path is permitted between the two PC stations in a redundantly
configured server.
Advantages of fault-tolerant components
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