CN1993663A

CN1993663A - A method for searching across a plc network

Info

Publication number: CN1993663A
Application number: CN 200580026793
Authority: CN
Inventors: G·卡克林斯; J·C·里滕霍斯; J·W·科尼特
Original assignee: Siemens Industrial Automation Inc
Current assignee: Siemens Energy and Automation Inc; Siemens Industrial Automation Inc
Priority date: 2004-06-08
Filing date: 2005-06-03
Publication date: 2007-07-04
Also published as: CN1993662A

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method, comprising: recognizing, by a PLC, that a memory device has been connected to the PLC; and configuring the PLC via a PLC executable software program resident on the memory device. Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method, comprising: via a PLC network interface: presenting a PLC network as a namespace shell extension of an operating system of a non-PLC information device; and rendering, to a user of the non-PLC information device, the PLC network as a node of a network. Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a method, comprising: via a PLC network interface: presenting a PLC network as a namespace shell extension of an operating system of a non-PLC information device; and searching the PLC network for at least one item corresponding to one or more search parameters.

Description

Jumper PLC network search method

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application requires the following documented priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application, and this Incorporated by reference:

Serial Number 60/577, 804 (Attorney Reference No.2004P09695US), 2004 June February 8 applications;

Serial Number 60/577, 943 (Attorney Reference No.2004P09696US), 2004 June February 8 applications; and

Serial Number 60/577, 823 (Attorney Reference No.2004P09697US), 2004 June February 8 applications.

BACKGROUND

PLC configuration is often stored in the CPU rather than on the device being configured. Therefore, when Portable device, it is necessary to reconstruct a new device on the CPU. This is a real, expensive process, And / or when the device is reconstructed in a new use of the CPU may be required expertise. Therefore, the period Hope to get between the PLC can be configured accordingly having effective portable portable devices PLC Configuration. When the PLC PLC system or between devices in the same PLC system moves Reconstruction are necessary to enable the device to operate the same way as before.

PLC controlled process data for the PLC system operation and maintenance is extremely important. Prevail Correctly and securely maintain the PLC based control system, requires a lot of operation independent of the actual PLC program information.

Presence helps operate and maintain various forms of PLC-based control system information. This These data sources including PLC control engineering, engineering data, wiring diagrams, CAD drawing and so on. However, the conventional PLC systems generally do not have the ability to store these data. Therefore, you can not use This information to maintain, upgrade the system to achieve portable, and / or expansion of the existing or new PLC Systems. Therefore, the conventional PLC network must be made by each PLC maintenance and / or engineering personnel Independently to provide information. The information on the PLC conventional document management system and method is immediate and / Or expensive.

Conventional systems, it is necessary to develop special software and PLC network connectivity and communications. Need To generate a special dialog box and / or window to view information about the attached PLC, and so put The information may be very limited supply. Typically, it is impossible using standard file manager and browser-based Systems, such as Microsoft Explorer.

Thus, when the user browses PLC network expects to comfort and quickly browse PLC network Networks and / or to provide information about each PLC is important and helpful information. And, also expect rapid PLC network to determine the content and / or additional variety in the network status of the PLC.

Outline

Certain exemplary embodiments include systems, interfaces, machine-readable media, and / or methods, they Can automatically:

Based reside in memory connected to the PLC executable software program configured PLC;

Information equipment for non-PLC PLC network users as network nodes and / or to provide PLC (and / or connected to the PLC memory, etc.) as the network node components;

Enables non-PLC information device users can browse PLC networks, PLC, and / or connection To the PLC memory, and so on; and / or

Enables non-PLC information device users to search for PLC networks, PLC, and / or connection To the PLC memory, etc., to obtain the corresponding one or more of at least one of the search parameters.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Referring to the drawings, the following of certain exemplary embodiments will become more readily appreciated detailed description Solutions of various potential embodiments, in which:

Figure 1 is a system 1000 is a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment;

Figure 2 is an exemplary embodiment of method 2000 of the flowchart;

3000 Figure 3 is a method flow chart of an exemplary embodiment;

4000 Figure 4 is a method flow chart of an exemplary embodiment;

Figure 5 is the information apparatus 5000 a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment;

Figure 6-35 is a S7-200 Explorer exemplary embodiment of the screen image (shot).

Definition

Here basically use the following terminology, the application of its additional definitions:

One - at least one.

Access - close, entry, exit, communications, and / or use.

Activities - operation, acts, steps, and / or processes or sections.

Suitable for - to make suitable or fit a particular purpose or condition.

Address - information identifying a storage location and / or node placement code.

Allow - License and / or to make happen.

Animation - the human eye visible and change graphics.

Device - a particular purpose appliances or equipment.

Audio - an audible and changing sounds.

Automatic - with largely independent of external influence or control the way the role or operation. Case For example, an auto light switch to "see" their vision, someone that is open, without the need for manual operation For light switches.

Block Project - logical partitions packets, such as procedures and user blocks, and / or system block And so on.

Browse - accidental, casual and / or purposeful viewing.

Can - at least in some embodiments can.

Command - as determined by the operation start command signal.

Communication parameters - and via the network communication-related variables.

Including - but not limited to contain.

Configuration - for a specific purpose design, layout, settings, and / or shape.

Connection - physical and / or logical connection.

Content - writing tasks and / or electronic document theme.

Data - usually in a special format or a predetermined method and / or organizations to express concepts Variety of different information.

Block - dedicated to the storage of data in one or more groups that part of the memory.

Data Logging - Data event records.

Limited - to establish its outline, form or structure.

OK - to identify, acquire, and / or calculated.

EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) - non-volatile memory, In the use of the floating gate EPROMs similar technique but with the ability to discharge the floating gate.

Electronic documents - as a whole have a single name related data stored in the memory Collection of records or program.

Ethernet - LAN (LANs) framework based computer networking technologies. Its fixed Defined physical layer wiring and signaling, and the media access control (MAC) / OSI model data connection Socket layer frame formats and protocols.

Executable - able to run.

Executive - operation.

File creation - its electronic document data generated above.

File Name - a computer-readable electronic documents and / or the user can read identifier.

File Type - used to generate and / or open e-file application indicator.

Firmware - is stored in the nonvolatile memory integrated circuit structure in the process.

Folder - a collection of computer files; computer file directory; behalf of the project such as meter A collection of computer files in a graphical user interface icons.

Graphics - a graphical representation.

Hierarchical structure - compliance with various standards visible grading mode, which has a continuous Level or layers.

Highlight - identify, illuminate, and / or attract attention.

Icon - the graphical user interface (GUI), the objects such as files, programs, files, Folder, or disk drive graphics, screen display.

Identification - name; establish identity and / or existence.

Images - photos and / or other pictures show.

Information device - any device capable of processing information, such as any general purpose and / or dedicated Computers, such as personal computers, workstations, servers, minicomputers, mainframe, giant calculation , Computer terminal, laptop, wearable computer, and / or 'Personal Digital Assistant' (PDA), a portable terminal, 'Bluetooth' device, a communication device, "smart" phone (E.g. like Treo devices), information services (eg Blackberry) receivers, pagers, Fax, phone, traditional telephones, telephone equipment, programmed microprocessor or microcontroller and / or Peripheral integrated circuit element, ASIC or other integrated circuit, such as discrete element circuit hardware Electronic logic circuitry, and / or, for example PLD, PLA, FPGA or PAL, programmable logic, etc. Series equipment, and so on. Usually placed above any equipment used finite state machine information set Equipment, the finite state machine capable of performing at least part of the method described here, the structure and / Or graphical user interface. Information apparatus includes well known components such as one or more network interfaces Ports, one or more processors, one or more memories containing instructions, and / or one or A plurality of input / output (I / O) devices, one or more connections to the I / O devices of a user interface, And so on. ...

Example - something occurs, such as the actual use of a single object. Each of a class A sample of their sample variables, namely its status with different values.

Instruction - suitable for performing a specific operation or function commands.

Project - computer files, folders, capacity, disk, and / or nodes.

Machine readable media - machine can derive data and / or information of the physical structure. Show Examples include memory, punch cards and so on.

Management - guidance or control their use; manipulation.

Can - at least in some embodiments allowed.

Storage device - capable of storing analog or digital information, such as instructions and / or data, etc. Devices. Examples include non-volatile memory, volatile memory, a 'random access memory' RAM, 'read only memory' ROM, flash memory, magnetic media, hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic tape, optical Medium, optical, pressure dense disk, CD, a digital versatile disk, DVD, and / or inexpensive disk redundancy Array, etc. Storage devices, such as according to the embodiments described herein, can be connected to the processor and / Or save for instructions executed by the processor.

Way - to achieve something in the process, procedures, and / or collection of related activities.

Modify - to change the contents of electronic documents.

Namespace shell extension - in the following manner customization features added to the operating system of the machine System, that seems to be custom functionality to the user a seamless part of the base operating system.

Network - a plurality of nodes communicatively connected.

Network Interface - information devices can be connected to the network of any equipment, systems, sub- Systems, and / or software. For example, the network interface can be a telephone, cell phone, modem unit Conditioners, telephone data modem, fax modem, wireless transceiver, Ethernet Card, cable modem, digital subscriber line interface, bridge, network hub, router, Devices, or other similar devices to manage this device and / or software.

Node - the information connected to the network device.

Non-PLC information device - not the PLC information equipment.

Operating system - controls to peripheral hardware, scheduling tasks, allocates storage areas and when not shipped Line application provides a default interface to the user when the underlying software. That the operating system can be divided into As there is always a kernel and a variety of use provided by the kernel to perform higher-level housekeeping tasks System program functions. The client-server relationship which is often used as a server. Think Operating system includes a graphical user interface and a window system.

Customizable - arrange and / or provide.

Parameter - variable.

PC - designed to operate at any time by the common people microcomputers.

PLC configuration program - suitable for configuring the PLC program.

PLC network - a network communicatively coupled PLC.

More - many, and / or more than one.

Poll - Check the status to see whether there is a specific external events.

PPI (Point to Point Interface) - operator interface for a PLC connected peer number According to the communication interfaces, such as the PLC 'Siemens S7-200' series.

Pre - determined in advance.

Presentation - introduction, providing showing, display and / or provide for consideration.

Preview - Early observations or display; presentations or preliminary information, samples, and / or overview; Forecasts.

Processor - perform one or more predetermined tasks equipment and / or a machine-readable means Order. Processor includes any hardware, firmware, and / or software, or a combination thereof. Processor Can use mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, magnetic, optical, information, technology Learning, and / or biological principles, signals, and / or input to perform the task. In some embodiments, Processor through the operation, analysis, modification, translation, transmission of information to the information available for work Steps and / or information equipment to use, and / or to send information to the output device. Processor As a central processing unit, local controller, remote controller, parallel controller, and / or sub- Distributed controllers and so on. If not specified otherwise, the processor may be a generic- Devices, such as microcontrollers and / or microprocessor, for example, Intel's Santa Clara, California Manufactured 'Pentium IV' series microprocessors. In some embodiments, the processor may be Special equipment, such as design for the hardware and / or firmware to perform at least a part here Disclosed embodiments 'application specific integrated circuit' (ASIC) or 'Field Programmable Gate Array' (FPGA). ...

Program - the machine especially computer to perform the desired operation sequence refers to a set of coding Order.

Block - a part dedicated to the storage of one or more program memory.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - in accordance with a set of program instructions assess and provide input For automated monitoring and / or control of the plant and / or processing equipment. PLC can be used for the following Purposes, including material handling, material suction, material manufacturing, power generation, power distribution, plus Heating systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, chemical processing, mining, machinery manufacturing, packaging, And / or material distribution and so on. PLC can communicate with the non-information devices such as sensors and / or actuators The first network connection. PLC can communicate with a second network connection information devices.

Property - electronic document parameters.

Provide - supply, supply, and / or make available.

Read - obtain.

Receiver - Remove obtain, acquire, and / or to give.

Recipe (recipe) - a plurality of input values and / or the set value, each corresponding to the processing Variables can be passed to the PLC program for processing.

Identification - perceived or expressed validity reception.

Representation (render) - perceptible.

Resides - in and / or present.

Operation - operation.

Search - investigation, inspection and / or probe.

Search Parameters - limit the search criteria.

Select - Select.

Group, set - similar multiple.

Size - electronic files take up physical and / or virtual memory number.

Software - stored in volatile memory write process.

Specify - clear and / or detailed show.

Storage location - electronic document physical and / or virtual location.

Storage - typically placed in memory, maintaining, and / or retain data.

Stored in the PLC on the network - is stored in the node connected to the PLC network nodes and / Or memory device.

Basically - to a large extent or degree.

System - organization, equipment, data, and / or instructions collection that is used to perform One or more specific functions.

System block - a part dedicated to the storage of one or more operating system program memory Makers.

Time - about the generation and / or modify the date and / or time.

Text - the text as the data from the computer.

User - the person interacting with information equipment.

User interface - give users any information and / or information received from the user equipment. Use User interface including text, graphics, audio, video, animation, and / or at least one haptic element Months. For example, by printers, monitors, monitors, projectors, and so provide a text element. For example, by monitoring, display, projector, and / or visual indication device, and so provides a graphical Components, visual indication devices such as cursors, flags, beacons and more. For example, by the speaker, wheat Microphone, and / or other sound generating and / or the receiving device provides audio components. For example, by the monitoring Devices, monitors, projectors, and / or other visual components or equipment, etc. to provide video animation Dollar Pieces. For example, by extremely low frequency speaker, oscillator, tactile actuators, touch pad, simulators, Keyboard, keypad, mouse, trackball, joystick, game pad, wheel, touchpad, Touch panel, pointing device, and / or other equipment, and so may provide tactile haptic components. User interface Surface can include one or more text elements, such as one or more letters, numbers, in accordance with other And so on. User interface can include one or more graphical elements, such as images, photos, views, Icons, windows, title bars, panels, data recording sheet, tabulation, mapping, matrices, charts, Form, calendar, outline view, screen, dialog boxes, static text, text boxes, lists, Selection lists, pop-up lists, disconnect lists, menus, toolbars, dock, check boxes, single Selection buttons, hyperlinks, browser, button, control, palette, preview screen, color wheel Plate, dials, sliders, scroll bars, cursor, status bar, stepper, and / or progress indication And more. Text and / or graphic elements may be used to select the contents of the following, programming, adjustment, Changes, specify, etc., namely: Layout, background color, background form, form the border, the border Thickness, foreground color, font, font style, font size, align, line spacing, indentation, maximum number of According to the length, validate, query, cursor types, pointer types, automatic size monitoring, location, And / or size, etc.. User interface can include one or more video elements such as volume control Means, tone control means, speed control means, the voice selection apparatus, and / or one or more A control audio playback, speed, pause, fast forward, reverse, etc. components. User interface Including one or more video devices, such as control of video playback, speed, pause, fast forward, Reverse, reduce, zoom, rotate, and / or tilting elements, etc.. User interface may include a One or more animation elements, such as control animation playback, pause, fast forward, reverse, narrow, Zoom, rotate, tilt, color, brightness, speed, frequency, etc. of the component layout. Use User interface may include one or more haptic elements such as the use of tactile stimulation, force, pressure, Vibration, motion, displacement, temperature, etc. of the components. ...

Video - changed images visible to human eyes.

Capacity - disk drives and / or virtual disk drive.

Windows family - any bears its name "Windows" by 'Redmond, WA Microsoft ', provides operating system.

Details

Certain exemplary embodiments include a method comprising: identifying via the PLC memory Chu is already connected to the PLC; and by its presence on the memory executable software program to PLC Configuring PLC. Certain exemplary embodiments include a method comprising: PLC Network interface provides PLC PLC network information devices as a non-operating system name space outside Shell extensions; and non-PLC information device user makes PLC network become a network node. Some shows Exemplary embodiment includes a method comprising: providing a network interface via the PLC PLC Network as a non-PLC information device operating system shell namespace extensions; and search for PLC Network to locate one or more search parameters corresponding to at least one. ...

Now, a programmable logic controller used in many industries to proper operation and monitoring complex Industrial installations and processes. Programmable controllers usually shipped in accordance with a control program stored Line, the program causes the controller by evaluating one or more detection devices (such as temperature or pressure Force sensor) signal to control the machine checks the status and / or process, and based on the program framework, Based on the sensor signal and, if necessary to run more complex processing machine and / or processing elements (For example, by moving parts energized or de-energized).

Now, a programmable logic controller used in many industries to proper operation and monitoring complex Industrial installations and processes. Programmable controllers usually shipped in accordance with a control program stored Line, the program causes the controller by evaluating one or more detection devices (such as temperature or pressure Force sensor) signal to control the machine checks the status and / or process, and based on the program framework, Based on the sensor signal and, if necessary to run more complex processing machine and / or processing elements (For example, by moving parts energized or de-energized)....

Managers often through one or more central management stations operate at least intermittently monitoring processing Made. Each station can be selected by the operator controller (and associated sensors) shape State sampling and / or to provide meaningful format. The station may or may not be in place In, and the monitoring device the same position; usually have a central station to a plurality of locations Path (regardless of whether these positions related to the operation).

Programmable logic controller (PLC) using a portable memory for storage. May be The memory storage boxes can also electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). Memory for storing one or more PLC executable software programs, prescription, data logging, Processing records, program records, user files and so on. Each of these projects can be a project As discrete binary or text files are stored in memory.

Memory may also include a dedicated memory block, such as program blocks, data blocks, and / or system Blocks. Each of these blocks can be used for PLC to the PLC before the program executable software And / or temporary storage during execution.

Once the memory is connected to the PLC, the PLC automatically reads the memory to detect executable soft Part program and automatically executes the program to configure the PLC.

PLC can have a network interface, which allows certain telematic device as the PLC The network node, the network node such as a PLC. PLC and / or telematic equipment including interface Software, which makes the device can use telematics telematics equipment with an operating system Manner consistent interpretation of PLC networks, PLC, storage boxes, storage boxes file structure, and / or file Itself.

Therefore, telematics devices such as running the Windows XP operating system and PLC, Memory, and / or storage content as and / or into a network node device, label, folders, Documents, and / or graded path items. As another example, the storage case as the road classification Trail item appears in 'Windows Explorer' (or other path-drawing person interface) , The path including the PLC network, PLC, storage boxes, and / or store content (which can be a And / or as a file).

The information that resides on the device in the PLC interface software allows the user to reside in dealing with any Other identifiable nodes, devices, labels, folders, and so on and / or inside the same file Way to handle the device resides in a file on the memory. Thus, the user can copy files To memory and / or copy files from the memory, delete files from the memory, rename memory Files, and so on.

Moreover, PLC interface software supports file multiple case diagram (instance), and thus can significantly Provide these documents shows different views of the same or multiple Windows.

By providing PLC network, PLC, storage boxes, storage boxes of the file structure, and / or Information from the remote device's operating system to identify the cartridge is stored in the storage file, PLC Interface software allows users to telematics device operating system built-in functions, search resides in PLC networks, PLC, storage boxes and so on and / or inside the file. Thus, for example, the user You can search any of the following documents, such as the name of "flow", and with ". Pdf" expansion Exhibition, in January 20, 2005 created in January 2005 after 24 modifications, Icon associated with the specific file and so on. The search can return a search criteria To the list of files. ...

Figure 1 is PLC1100 includes one or more exemplary embodiment of the system 1000 is an example of block Figure. Any given PLC1100 includes a processor 1100, a memory 1120, input and output sector Surface 1130, memory recognizer 1140, PLC Configurator 1150, network interface 1160, and / Or processing system input and output interface 1170.

PLC configuration stored program storage boxes and / or the apparatus 1200 inserted plug, Coupling, connected to PLC1100, the PLC1100 receiving, etc., in the PLC1100 by Memory recognizer 1140 to identify and / or reading the memory 1200. Memory 1200 includes a plastic, Polycarbonate, metal, aluminum, etc. casing and / or one or more EEPROMs, flash drive, Devices, and / or hard drives. Memory 1200 includes from about 8KB to 120GB or more Storage capacity, including during all values and sub-domains. Memory 1200 includes from about 8KB / S to 120MB / s data transfer rate or more, including all values therebetween and sub-domains. Deposit 1200 memory compact, light weight, compact, portable, replaceable, hot-swap, high-speed, And / or plug and play. Memory 1200 accord 'close flash', SD, mini SD, 'and more Media Card '(MMC), RS-MMC,' Memory Stick ',' Memory Stick PRO ',' mind Memory Stick DUO ',' Memory Stick PRO DUO ',' smart media ', XD, USB, USB2.0, 'Line of fire', 'fire lines 800', and / or SCSI and other formats. Memory 1200 use Security, encryption and / or authentication software such as AES to protect any file stored therein and / Or data. ...

The network 1400 such as a PLC network connection to the network interface 1160. One or more non- PLC information device 1500 connected to the network 1400, information equipment 1500 storage, use, and / Or run the PLC network interface 1520, PLC network communications interface 1540, and / or PLC network User interface 1560 and so on.

Figure 2 is an exemplary embodiment of method 2000 of FIG. In the event 2100, storage boxes and / Or the device is inserted, the plug inserted, coupled to the connection to the PLC and the PLC receives so on. In the event 2200, PLC and / or stored in the PLC memory, associated with the PLC, and / or coupling Together, to the PLC memory identifier identifies memory. In the event 2300, you can read the memory And / or from a plurality of memory-resident executable software program identified PLC, identification, And / or select stored in memory on the PLC configuration program. In the 2400 event, the executable Chu PLC configuration stored procedures. In the event 2500, by the PLC configuration program to identify, determine and / Associated with the PLC or setting one or more parameters, and / or these parameters, each parameter in a One or more values, and / or configure the PLC with the same values for these parameters. ...

Figure 3 is an exemplary embodiment of method 3000 of FIG. In 3100 activities, and non-PLC Information relevant PLC network interface device can poll the network (such as one or more PLC network Network) and / or connected to each network device such as a PLC and / or connected to the PLC memory. In the event 3200, PLC network interface identifies one or more of the PLC network, each network Addresses, and / or connected to one or more of each network device. In the 3300 event, the communication parameters And / or magnitude so the network interface in the PLC and PLC networks and / or connected to the PLC network settings Exchanged between devices, PLC network interface and the PLC network and / or device connected to the PLC network can Communication connections, and / or in the PLC network interface identification PLC network and / or connected to the PLC Communication between network devices. ...

In the 3500 event, the PLC network and / or devices connected to the PLC network available to non-PLC Information equipment users. For example, PLC networks as volume, directory, folder, and / or pre- Set icons, such as the Network icon. As another example, the network to connect each device to the PLC Equipment and / or stored in such devices each file folder items. Folder items available For the volume, directory, folder, and / or a predetermined icons, such as PLC and / or PLC memory Icon. So, PLC networks, PLC, PLC memory, and / or PLC memory file Offered as hierarchical classification structure, and / or path. Items such as a folder from the PLC network address (Example Such as 'Process Field Bus', PPI, and / or Ethernet address, etc.), in any type of project Order to provide, such as alphabetical order, the order creation date, modification date order, and / or size Order, and so provide. ...

In 3700 activities for non-PLC information stored in the device connected to the user to determine the PLC network Information on the device, and / or on the PLC network, the device connected to the PLC network, and / or PLC Information transfer information between devices. This information is associated with response to commands issued by a non-PLC information set Prepare the user to provide a suitable graphics. For example, providing icons and / or animation to indicate from the PLC memory Device to a non-PLC information device or from a non-PLC information device to the PLC memory transfer files Process.

Figure 4 is an exemplary embodiment of method 4000 of FIG. In the event 4100, the PLC Information provided to the non-PLC network equipment and / or its interpretation equipment running as a non-PLC information Operating system shell namespace extensions. For each connected to the PLC network settings identified Equipment, network address to the PLC PLC network interface, network interface receives from the PLC, And / or OK. If necessary, provide PLC network and / or connected to the PLC network devices Multiple examples. Information for non-PLC device users in any of a number of ways in the way Type, such as hierarchical manner to provide PLC network, PLC, PLC memory, and / or PLC memory File as a hierarchical structure, and / or path so. ...

In the 4200 event, the user can enter, and / or non-device-related PLC PLC Information Received from the user network interface users are concerned about one or more search parameters to search for a Or more projects, such as one or more of the PLC network, PLC, PLC memory, PLC memory Memory files, and / or content and / or metadata, etc. Any one of a plurality of search parameters are Choose, for example, including project properties, project address, project name any part of the project Types of project creation information, project modifications information, time information, project store information, items Mesh size, the project text content, graphics content projects, project the image content, audio within the project Yung, project video content, project animated content and so on. For example, users can search for any product containing Record text "asbestos", "carcinogenic", "dangerous", "Mercury" and / or "lead" Files. ...

In the 4400 event, at least part of the items identified by the search to the user, for example, If the network interface is provided via the PLC. Can be provided in any of the following items identified Mesh, which highlighted, given the context, and / or preview any items that match that the project makes Head section. For example, the search phrase "asbestos", "carcinogenic", "dangerous goods", "Mercury" and "lead" and any other records provided on each side of 25 words. The search result items Weighted and / or sorting. Can provide search results in any order items, for example, by grade, Name (in alphabetical order), type, size, creation date, modification date, and so on. ...

Figure 5 is the information apparatus 5000 a block diagram of an exemplary embodiment, the device is in certain operating PLC1100 embodiments include, for example, and / or non-PLC information Figure 1 device 1500. Information Apparatus 5000 may include many well-known member of any component, such as one or more network interfaces Port 5100, one or more processors 5200, one or more of the memory containing instructions 5400 5300, one or more input / output (I / O) devices 5500, and / or one or more connected to the I / O devices 5500, user interface 5600 and so on.

In some embodiments, one or more user interfaces through 5600 such as a graphical user interface Side, on the PLC network user to observe and / or information providing the PLC.

S7-200 Explorer

Here the certain exemplary embodiments referred to "S7-200 Resource Manager", which can be used with 'Microsoft Windows Explorer' and / or 'Microsoft Internet Explorer' combined to Allows users to browse their S7-200 network and / or the contents of each PLC on the network. The detail The remaining part of the description specified in S7-200 Explorer, certain exemplary embodiments may have the Different properties.

This section detail The term clear	Explanation
This section detail The term clear	Explanation	Entry Point	Refers to a particular application available communication devices and protocols set standards S7DOS terminology. Each SIAMTIC applications often have unique An entry point.
Shell namespace Extensions or NSE	Represents the target tiered storage and Windows Shell client program For example 'Windows Explorer' and 'Windows Internet Explorer 'to access a COM server.	Entry Point
Shell namespace Extensions or NSE		Resource Management	The term refers to the Windows standard view namespace and its 'Windows Explorer' "left" cell subfolder (or By 'Windows Internet Explorer' in the folder view). No subproject represents (such as a file) having a single item in the 'capital Source Manager 'view shown.
Open	Refers to the view in Windows Explorer "right" cell contents of a folder The Windows standard terminology. This drawing is included in the current "List Lan "project BOTH files and subfolders." Open "real Occasion is "from the inside" object.	Resource Management
Open		Context Menu	Response Right mouse button click automatically displays a pop-up menu. Menu Tolerance may be specific to the context where the user clicks.

Gen 3MC	Can be used and S7-22X G2E PLCs used together 256KB & 64KB memory cartridge. This can be used 'S7-200 resources Managers' ability to "open" storage box. In 'S7-200 resources Manager 'but do not display the previously detected in the storage box Gen 1 (8k & 16k) and Gen 2 (32KB).
Gen 3MC		GBP	'Common block'. In the 'Zone 1' contains directory information and storage boxes In the 'region 3' contains the user file data blocks.
UDM	'Upload Download Manager'. Through the PLC and the 'upload', 'under Out 'and' clear 'operations management storage boxes' programming' is Microwin In multi-level dialog.	GBP
UDM		Tree node	In 'S7-200 Explorer' tree with no children listed Purpose items.
Tree Folders	In 'S7-200 Explorer' listed in the tree view to have children Purpose items. In the tree view, the term used to indicate the folder can be "Browse" or "open" to view the contents of the project.	Tree node

Function Description

This segment describes 'S7-200 Explorer' certain exemplary embodiments of the potential layout And / or function.

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'S7-200 resource manager' certain exemplary embodiments of either of the following two methods One gets:

'S7-200 Explorer' as STEP7-Micro/WIN 4.0 version of the standard Additional shipping and installation. As included in the same set STEP7-Micro/WIN CD On, and / or together with STEP7-Micro/WIN automatically installed without additional user Interactions.

'S7-200 Explorer' also as a free Internet download use. Users do not have to purchase Buy STEP7-Micro/WIN to obtain, install, and / or using 'S7-200 Resource Management Control '. When downloading from the Internet when you install the product, you can provide at least leaving the user setup interface The ability to customize their installation.

Installation Options

When 'S7-200 Explorer' certain exemplary embodiments download and install from the Internet , It will require the user to specify the following information:

Installation directory - do not have to provide users with options to select the installation 'S7-200 Resource Management Manager 'drive / directory. The default directory is C: \ Program Files \ Siemens \ S7-200 Explorer.

National language - users choose to 'S7-200 Explorer' interface with which the 'national Home language '. 'S7-200 Explorer' installation STEP7-Micro/WIN support Any national language. Installation will require the user to select which language they want to use. The default selection Put options are chosen for the national language installed.

When 'S7-200 Explorer' implicitly as part of the STEP7-Micro/WIN Installation and the installation, the installation directory can be installed on other projects STEP7-Micro/WIN Records, and / or named as 'S7-200 Explorer'. 'S7-200 Explorer' is National language is automatically set to the selected text STEP7-Micro/WIN installed languages Statement.

Installation Artifacts

Install 'S7-200 Explorer' (in either of two ways) to certain exemplary Examples that produce the following changes in the user system.

Start Menu

Refresh users' Start Menu 'to include select' My S7-200 Network 'and / or' S7 -200 Explorer Help. 'These two options appear in the 'S7-200 Explorer V1.0 Version 'folder, which itself can be placed in the SIMATIC folder. SIMATIC folder SIMATIC software on the user's machine can be used as a container. At this point On, 'S7-200 Explorer' as any installed version STEP7-Micro/WIN Peer. Figure 6 shows the 'S7-200 Explorer' stand-alone installation exemplary embodiment of the 'open Start 'menu. Note that some of the details of the screenshots are specific to Windows 2000 . Windows XP  'Start' menu layout is slightly different.

Desktop shortcut

'S7-200 Explorer' in the user places two shortcuts on the desktop, with the added To match the items on the Start menu. Figure 7 provides a shortcut icon for these exemplary embodiments Description.

PG / PC interface

S7-200 Explorer STEP7-Micro/WIN same communications installation and support Software, regardless of which installation option. Moreover, 'S7-200 Explorer' use and STEP7-Micro/WIN same communication entry point. Therefore, a communication device when working Any changes will affect another set.

Change / Uninstall

'S7-200 Explorer' with 'Add Program' / 'Remove Programs' dialog In a separate entrance, shown in Figure 8 in the exemplary embodiment described. Click 'Change' / 'Remove' button to start the 'S7-200 Explorer' is Installshield  wizard. Use Households from the dialog box for the following options:

Remove the current installation. This option allows the user to uninstall 'S7-200 Explorer'.

Operating system dependencies / Compatibility

'S7-200 Explorer' on all operating systems / STEP7- Micro/WIN4.0 version supports OS version installed and running.

STEP7-Micro/WIN dependence / Compatibility

'S7-200 Explorer' installation runs on its own all the necessary components. It does not The need for a specific version STEP7-Micro/WIN dependent component or DLL. Since this Reason, it can be compatible with all existing versions of STEP7-Micro/WIN.

Compatibility with other SIMATIC products

'S7-200 Explorer' need not have specific with other SIMATIC products Compatibility problems. With other SIMATIC applications to and STEP7-Micro/WIN4.0 version Coexistence of the same degree.

"My S7-200 Network" name space

"My S7-200 Network" can be a Windows shell namespace extension (NSE), And it allows users to browse the same way as its file system S7-200 network browsing its "internal Tolerance "." My S7-200 Network "NSE can be expressed from the 'Windows Resource Manager 'access grading container. In Windows using conventional namespace example can be Is the "Control Panel", "My Computer", "My Network Places" and so on. Namespace Also includes the following namespace. Integrated into the Windows shell's ability to produce some of the unique Opportunity to allow Microsystem control interface has become part of the user experience Window Look and feel, as well as some unique integration capabilities such as 'data records' on schedule Uploaded. ...

Once the 'S7-200 Explorer' installed on the user's system, "my S7- 200 Network "NSE has become 'Windows Explorer' in" My Computer "under Node. Therefore, any time a user starts 'Windows Explorer' which can be accessed "My S7-200 network." Users also have passed or 'Start Menu' or 'tables Face 'icon to launch special' My S7-200 Network 'NSE capabilities. Note that in both Case, all with 'My S7-200 Network' will 'Windows Explorer shell' Started as "root" node.

Standard operating on Windows  overview

'My S7-200 Network' NSE can be completely seamless manner with 'Windows Explorer 'combination. Not using such combination produces a very standard described here Behavior. As a general rule, 'My S7-200 Network' namespace can be very Standard way of showing the same name space as other Windows support the same keyboard and Mouse behavior. This application note 'My S7-200 Network' unique features and Behavior, and override the standard behavior of Windows namespace any examples. In this application Failed to describe the sequence where a specific function that matches it with the Windows standard.

Also believes that the standard Windows layout and behavior is slightly different between Windows versions Different. In addition, the application does not have to attempt to explain behavior between different versions of the standard and layout Differences. Running Windows 2000  personal computers has created the application Screenshot.

Name space projects

When accessing name space, 'My S7-200 Network' can be used as nodes. Its Or may not be as capable as the root interface items, depending on the method used to start the name space and Fixed. Figure 9 indicates that when the 'Windows Explorer' to start as part of the "My Computer" Namespace name space layout of the exemplary embodiment. Note that the start of a namespace Part of 'My Computer' behavior does not necessarily make the name space is "browse." So, 'My S7-200 network 'project can serve as a node.

Context Menu

In some embodiments, when the user selects 'My S7-200 Network' project and click Right, it appears that indicates the context menu of available options. Next is each Menu Options certain exemplary embodiments, which would make use of its content and management rules of that Ming.

Expand / Collapse - this can be a Windows XP  supply all the default namespace Put options. It displays the contents of the selected item in the 'Explorer' view of the right-hand cell Or folded into a tree node.

Resource management - it opens new 'Explorer' window. 'Folder' view Can be the same, but the project of the 'new Explorer' window, expand the right-hand view.

Open - this menu item in a separate 'Explorer' view shows the PLC project Content, and not left 'folder' view.

Modem connection - This menu item is only communication settings specified in the user's current modulation When modem connection. This menu item starts 'modem' dialog. Note Meaning if the modem connection is currently active menu item then the performance of the "modem Disconnected ....... "Select this menu option to refresh the name space.

Modem Setup - When the user's current communication settings specify modem connection When this menu item appears. This menu item starts 'Modem Setup' dialog. Selected Select this menu option to refresh the name space.

PG / PC interface - see the menu item name space option. Its startup PD / PC Interface dialog box. Select this menu option to refresh the name space.

Adding an IP address - the current communication settings when users specify the 'Ethernet' communication to the dish One option appears. This menu item starts 'IP addresses browser' dialog. Selecting this menu Options and refresh namespace.

Create a shortcut - the name of the menu option is used to create a space projects Windows shortcuts. The default shortcut placed on the desktop.

Properties - This menu option displays the name space project properties page. Detail in the next section Describe it.

Help - This menu option to start 'S7-200 Explorer' help.

Namespace attribute

When the user name space projects from the context menu select "Properties", the display of Figure 10 Properties dialog box. The Properties dialog box contains the current communication parameters and read-only version of the product were Shown. In 'STEP7-Micro/WIN communication' information displayed in the dialog box after the significant Show modeling. The information shown above for PPI connection. Other types of connections (e.g. Ethernet) is slightly different information.

Double-click support

Namespace mouse double-click on the project and from the context menu behavior can select "Show On ".

Expand the namespace content

Whenever refresh namespace (or by from 'Windows Explorer' Lord Options menu, select Refresh explicit conduct, or by selecting the context menu option implied forward Line), through incentives users currently selected communication interface to determine the 'My S7-200 Network Networks' content. View generated with STEP7-Micro/WIN "Communication" dialog box displays The list is very similar to the network lifetime. Figure 11 shows a screenshot with the detection of all the Possible project types 'S7-200 network' examples.

'My S7-200 Network' is now displayed as each device on the network containing the project file Folder. 'My S7-200 Network' folder in the project in order to sort the network address. When User selects Ethernet communication, the address also appears. Figure 11 shows a 'S7-200 Ethernet Networks' examples.

No matter what type of network to network addresses are listed in order of the devices on the network. There are four Species listed in the namespace different types of projects. The following sections detail the function of each Energy.

PLC project

Networks 'S7-200PLCs' performance namespace folder items. File Folder view ('explorer' interface left cell) in each PLC labels include brackets To follow the model and firmware revision PLC read from the PLC network address (or 'Process Field Bus' or 'Ethernet'). Each PLC types can provide a specific icon. Note on All PLC types can be identical 16 × 16 (small) icon. Figure 12 lists the names Word space icon appears possible PLC (32 × 32 pixels version) and their associated PLC Type. PLC project can be with or without zoom indicator ("+" sign) appears. If PLC with additional Gen 3 storage boxes zoom indicator appears. ...

Right-click the PLC project (in the Explorer view of the left or right grid cell) display can benefit With an option in the context menu. Next is the potential for each menu option, its content, and made Rules which can manage the description.

Expand / Collapse - name space for all items is the default Windows XP  supply Put options. Which makes the content of selected items are displayed in the 'Explorer' view of the right-hand frame Medium.

Resource management - it opens new 'Explorer' window. 'Folder' view The same, but in a new 'resource manager' the right-hand view of the expanded window items.

Open - This menu item displays independence 'Explorer' view PLC project Content, but not the left hand 'folder' view.

Modem connection - the current communication settings when the user specifies a modem connection This menu item appears. This menu item starts 'modem' connection dialog. Note If the modem connection is currently active, then the menu item performance of the "modem Disconnected ....... "Selecting this menu option allows namespace refresh.

Modem settings - when the user's current communication settings specify modem connection When this menu item appears. This menu item starts 'Modem Settings' dialog. Selected Select this menu option to refresh the name space.

PG / PC interface - This menu option is the name space projects are always visible. Start it PD / PC Interface dialog box. Select this menu option to refresh the name space.

Adding an IP address - the current communication settings when the user specifies the menu options when Ethernet communication Items appear. This menu item starts 'IP addresses browser' dialog. Selecting this menu option Refresh namespace.

Create a shortcut - to this menu option is used to create the project directly to the PLC Windows shortcuts. The default shortcut placed on the desktop.

Help - This menu option to start 'S7-200 Explorer' help.

TD200 project

When the user has selected PPI communication, the device connected to the network TD200 (solid Pc 2.01 version, and more recent versions) appear in the namespace.

Context Menu

TD200 project's context menu and display the same on the PLC project. Note When you select Non-Ethernet communication option TD200 devices typically appear only in the name space, so the "increasing Add the IP address ...... "option does not appear in the context menu TD200 project.

Moreover, projects are often not on the TD200 additional information, so by using the 'Show Open ',' resource management ', or' open 'context menu option is usually nothing. These menu options are still running as expected (such as 'Windows Explorer' Hollow folder as expected), but usually does not display additional information.

Unknown Project

When the device responds but does not acknowledge its address selected SD0 read request, the device name empty Occasionally appear as "unknown" project. Which may include S7-300PLCs, 'operator' panel, Or older than version 2.01 TD200 device. However, because the device does not answer SD0 read Request, the equipment is usually not the type or version information.

Context Menu

'Unknown' project's context menu items are displayed in the same with the PLC. 'Unknown' items Head to any communication options have emerged, so the menu options described earlier can be applied.

And TD 200 devices, for 'Unknown' projects often lack additional information, so By using the 'expand', 'resource management', or 'open' context menu option is usually Nothing. These menu options are still running as expected (such as' Windows Resource manager 'hollow folder as desired), but usually does not display the additional information.

Items not appear

When users communicate via Ethernet interface, you typically do not select the network to determine the current settings Equipment. Instead, users often configure their wish to see the address (use or STEP7- Micro / WIN is available from the namespace or the context menu to get the 'IP addresses browser Device 'dialog). If the user configures the network address of the device undetected, then the address can be Shown as "<no>" node. This simulates the same environment STEP7-Micro/WIN Communications dialog box that appears content.

Context Menu

"No" with the project's context menu items are displayed in the same PLC.

"No" projects usually get additional information, so by using the 'expanded' 'Resource management', or 'open' context menu option is usually nothing. These Menu options still running as expected (such as 'Windows Explorer' hollow Folder as expected), but usually do not need to display additional information.

PLC Block Project

PLC project can be expanded to view the contents of a block PLC equipment. This information is in accordance with the following parties France Show:

Click or double-click the 'PLC block item' on the left mouse button to make the contents of PLC equipment Explorer view listed in the right-hand cell. Figure 13 illustrates this point.

Select the context menu option 'resource management' produce the same display of information, but can start Automatically displays new 'Explorer' window. Existing 'resource manager' views unaffected.

Select the context menu option 'Open' can also open new 'Explorer' view, But shows no 'folder' views, shown in Figure 14.

PLC contains the following items:

Project Name	Rule	Available information	Explanation
Project Name	Rule	Available information	Explanation	256K storage boxes	Only in the PLC has attached Plus 256KB Gen 3 boxes appear	Size	The cassette on all of the total Amount (already entitled to use the + Too)
64K storage boxes	Only in the PLC has attached Plus 64KB Gen 3 Box appears when	Size	The cassette on all of the total Amount (already entitled to use the + Too)	256K storage boxes	Only in the PLC has attached Plus 256KB Gen 3 boxes appear	Size
64K storage boxes		Size		Block	Only in the PLC has OB1 block appears. The block can appear or Does not appear	Size	Total size OB1
Modification	OB1 modification timestamps					Size	Total size OB1
Modification	OB1 modification timestamps	Create	OB1 creation timestamp
Block	Only in the PLC has DB1 block appears. The block can appear or Does not appear	Create	OB1 creation timestamp			Size	DB1 total size
		Modification	DB1 modification timestamps			Size	DB1 total size
		Modification	DB1 modification timestamps	Create	DB1 creation timestamp
		System block	PLC has been 'System block'. Take Depending on the environment, which may So the SDB0 or SDB2	Create	DB1 creation timestamp	Size	SDB total size
Modification	SDB modification timestamps					Size	SDB total size
Modification	SDB modification timestamps			Create	SDB creation timestamp

Any item that appears in the order listed above.

Context Menu

'PLC block' the project's context menu contains the "property" of the individual options. Double-click the 'PLC Block 'project also starts Properties dialog box.

Properties dialog box

When a user from the 'PLC block' the project's context menu, select "Properties", the display map 15 illustrated Properties dialog box. Note that the screenshot is an example of the various mesh sizes only The. The actual block, "total size" field can represent a 'title' size, 'Zone 1' big Small and 'region 3' the size of the sum.

Properties dialog box has the following characteristics:

Dialog 'title' is the PLC block the project name plus "Properties."

Regional top of the dialog block names repeated PLC and displays STEP7-Micro/WIN The PLC block icons used.

'Total size' field can be displayed on the PLC block size. Note that this is the total size of the block Just 'Zone 1' size.

'Create' field is a PLC block was created. The date and time formats and Windows file time stamp of the same property page.

'Modified' field is a PLC block modification time. The date and time formats and Windows file time stamp of the same property page.

Project Gen 3 storage boxes

If the network is installed on the PLC equipment with Gen 3 storage boxes, then the PLC project to Zoom indicator (+) display. Click the zoom indicator to refresh the left hand "Folders" grid to Shows Gen 3 storage boxes. This operation does not affect the 'resource manager' view of the right-hand frame.

Context Menu

256KB-storage box item to the context menu displays the following contents.

Expand - This is the name space for all folder items provided by the Windows XP  The default option. In the case of storage boxes, since it has no child below the target folder to expand, It is disabled.

Resource management - it opens new 'Explorer' window. The 'folder' view Can be the same figure, the project of the new 'Explorer' expanded view of the right-hand window.

Open - This menu item displays PLC project in a separate 'Explorer' view Content, and not left 'folder' view.

Clear All - This menu option allows the user to clear the contents of Gen 3 storage boxes. Because As this is usually not destructive actions and can not do, thus requiring the user to confirm this option Items.

Create Shortcut - This menu option directly to Gen 3 storage boxes project creation Windows shortcuts. The default shortcut placed on the desktop.

Properties - This menu option opens the Properties dialog box store.

Help - This menu option to start 'S7-200 Explorer' help.

In Figure 16 is shown on the screenshot of the 'storage boxes attribute' represents the total bytes and storage boxes Percentage of space on the current distribution of content, and storage boxes. The project can be compiled in accordance with the type color Codes and classification. Percentage of less than 1% to <1% symbol. Because of the whole calculation, the percentage May not total exactly 100%. 'Used' and 'available' is always a percentage of A total of 100%. Byte line size is always listed with "used" value, and "has Use the value "plus" available "value is always a total of total storage box size.

Block - stored in MC 'block' total size.

Data block + V-memory - will PLCs always stored in the 'data blocks' in the' V Memory 'full size image copied to the MC. 'Block' and 'V-memory' image May overlap, and the size is usually always right box + 'data block area 3' & title PLC programming The 'V-memory'.

System block + output table - 'System block' plus the output table occupies 300 bytes + The total size.

PLC / expenses - mainly small GPB overhead + PLC data overhead.

Prescription - in the name of the wizard determined by the user are listed separately for each prescription.

Data Logging - to determine the name of each of the wizard 'data record' by the user are listed Out.

User files - were stored in the storage box displays each user file. The size is The actual compressed size used.

Expand Storage Box Project

Storage box items are very similar with the PLC project folder. Storage boxes of the projects According to the following method to display:

Click or double-Gen 3 storage boxes left mouse button on the project within the device makes storage boxes Capacity in the Explorer view right format listed. Figure 17 shows a screenshot of this point.

Select the context menu option 'resource management' option produces the same information display, But can be used to display a new start 'resource manager' window. Existing 'resource manager' View unaffected.

Select the context menu option 'Open' option to open a new 'Explorer' View, but shows no hierarchical 'folder' views, shown in Figure 18.

Expand the contents of the storage box

Once the project commenced Gen 3 storage boxes, you can list the following items:

Project Name	Rule	Available information	Explanation
Project Name	Rule	Available information	Explanation	Block	Only in the MC to the PLC OB1 Programming appears. The block may be Or does not occur.	Size	The size of all OB1 MC
Modification	OB1 modification timestamps					Size	The size of all OB1 MC
Modification	OB1 modification timestamps	Create	OB1 creation timestamp
Block	Only in the MC to the PLC DB1 Programming appears. The block may be Or does not occur.	Create	OB1 creation timestamp			Size	The size of all DB1 MC
		Modification	DB1 modification timestamps			Size	The size of all DB1 MC
		Modification	DB1 modification timestamps	Create	DB1 creation timestamp
		System block	Only in the MC to the PLC SDB0 Programming appears. The block may be Or does not occur.	Create	DB1 creation timestamp	Size	The size of all MC SDB
Modification	SDB modification timestamps					Size	The size of all MC SDB
Modification	SDB modification timestamps			Create	SDB creation timestamp
Prescription (see Says the following Ming)	MC contain 0-4 with prescription Position. List each one prescription Configuration.			Create	SDB creation timestamp	Size	MC on prescription configured size.
		Modification	Prescription configuration changes timestamp.			Size	MC on prescription configured size.
		Modification	Prescription configuration changes timestamp.	Create	Prescription configuration creation timestamp.
		Data Logging (See below Description)	MC containing data records 0-4 Recording configuration. List each one Data logging configuration.	Create	Prescription configuration creation timestamp.	Size	MC configured size of the data record.
Modification	Prescription configuration changes timestamp.					Size	MC configured size of the data record.
Modification	Prescription configuration changes timestamp.			Create	Prescription configuration creation timestamp.
Files (see Says the following Ming)	MC contains zero or more data files Pieces. Listed separately on each MC A data file. If it is to At least one byte of data stored Compressed files can be stored, whether These can be stored without compression Files.			Create	Prescription configuration creation timestamp.	Size	File compression size.
		Modification	File modification timestamps.			Size	File compression size.
		Modification	File modification timestamps.	Create	File creation time stamp.

Listed in the order in accordance with the table 'storage boxes' contents. The following sections group involved in the project In a specific order.

PLC Block Project

In Gen 3 storage boxes ('block', 'block', 'system block') in column Out of the 'PLC block' projects usually do not support additional functionality and usually can not expand or open. Blocks for the PLC to provide a context menu with the "Properties" option. Double-click the 'PLC block' project The left mouse button on the Properties dialog box can also be started.

Properties dialog box

When a user from the context of the PLC program block option to select "Properties", you can display the Earlier 'PLC block' a detailed description of the same in the Properties dialog box.

Prescription Project

Gen 3 storage boxes containing items (0-4) prescription items, each of which corresponds to STEP7 -Micro/WIN Wizard configuration. In order prescription number is listed separately provided on the MC at Square configuration. Or by prescription can be noted in the wizard or the TD STEP7-Micro/WIN 200 configuration wizard to create a prescription.

Prescription items are displayed 'icon' is the recipe wizard makes STEP7-Micro/WIN Using the same icon.

Prescription item 'name' is assigned to the user in the wizard to configure STEP7-Micro/WIN Name. Attached to the name in parenthesis is the number of prescriptions in the form of "(RCP x)", Where "x" is 0 to 4.

Prescription items 'size' is a prescription box space occupied by the total number of stores.

Prescription Project 'modified' time is edited Wizard STEP7-Micro/WIN Configuring the final time. Note that this does not mean that the download time.

Prescription Project 'Create' time is to create a Wizard with STEP7-Micro/WIN Set the time.

Prescription Project does not support additional functionality and can not be expanded or opened. Projects for prescription The context menu contains the "Properties" option. Double-click the left mouse button prescription items can also start an Properties dialog box.

Properties dialog box

When the user's context menu items from prescription select "Properties", you can display in Figure 19 Properties dialog box.

The Properties dialog box has the following characteristics:

Dialog 'title' is a prescription item name plus "Properties."

Top of the dialog area can repeat prescriptions item name, and displays for STEP7- Micro / WIN is prescription Wizard icon.

'Size' field shows the configuration of the storage box the size of prescriptions.

'Data set' field displays configuration associated with the prescription number of prescription data set.

'Create' field can be configured prescription creation time. The date and time can be Windows file properties page the same as the timestamp format.

'Modified' field is a prescription configuration modification time. The date and time can be Windows file properties page the same as the timestamp format.

Project data records

Gen 3 storage boxes containing items (0-4) data recording projects, each of which corresponds to STEP7 -Micro/WIN Data recording wizard configuration. Its data record numbers are listed separately in order MC on data provided by the logging configuration.

Data recording projects show the 'icon' is the data record STEP7-Micro/WIN Wizard uses the same icon.

Data recording project 'name' is assigned to the user data STEP7-Micro/WIN Record the name of the configuration wizard. Brackets attached to the name of the data record number, the shape The formula "(DAT x)", where "x" is 0 to 4.

Data recording projects 'size' is a data recording space occupied by the total number of storage boxes.

Data recording project 'modified' time is edited STEP7-Micro/WIN Data recording wizard to configure the last time. Note that this does not mean that the download time.

Data recording project 'Create' time is created when STEP7-Micro/WIN Data recording wizard to configure the time.

Context Menu

Data logging project in its context menu displays the following contents:

Upload - This menu option allows the user to upload from the storage box number recorded in the project Data. Discussed in more detail below. Double-click the item to the left mouse button has the same effect.

Open the uploaded file - This menu option is selected repeatedly shown. When the inspection is its Means that when a user uploads from the name space, you can order the current record CSV file editor (through Usually Excel) to open the uploaded CSV file. If not checked, you can still upload 'data Record 'but do not open the editor. If the shortcut to run, then because the user may Is not present, the selection will have no effect and will not open the CSV editor, but will receive Errors are not displayed but write CSV files (see 'Shortcuts' & 'automatically uploads').

Create Shortcut - This menu option on the 'data record' Create shortcut to upload Type and place it on the user's desktop.

Properties - This menu option on the 'data record' Item Display Properties dialog box, such as Discussed below.

Shortcuts & data logging automatically uploads

The user can affect the supply and Windows with 'scheduler' to perform any or all Ministry 'data record' is uploaded automatically. When set up with the wizard 'clear upload' together to make With time, it becomes a powerful data collection feature, which automatically created by the program such as Excel Access can be read or CSV file to track the user is important items, such as the Sales and billing. Users set the scheduler until running and restart the computer without entering, 'tune Degree program 'automatically opens and a' reserve 'account into the user.

To create a scheduled task, the user typically complete the following steps:

A) on a regular interval to upload 'data record' to create a shortcut.

2) The 'data records' drop the shortcut into the 'Windows Explorer' in 'Control Panel' identified as sub-folders under the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder.

3) Double-click the shortcut and set the To perform the upload time and frequency.

4) Set which will run the scheduled task user account registration and password (if the machine Device networking).

Figure 20 shows the 'Step 2' results.

Figure 21 shows the Windows XP dialog box, which allows the user to set the start and end dates As well as the scheduled task execution frequency. This is the 'Step 3'.

Figure 22 shows the Windows XP dialog box, which allows users to schedule when and how long Time to perform the task once ('data record' upload).

Figure 23 shows the Windows XP dialog box, which allows users to set the user name to run And password. This is the 'step 4', which is usually only when the user has set the machine connected to the network User login account when necessary.

In the 'Scheduled Tasks' settings are correct, then even if the user has already been in use machines Process or whether the user has to restart the machine to run automatically, you can still undocumented open 'S7-200 Explorer' and press to set the interval to upload 'data record'. Upload a CSV Documents can be sent to the following path: C: \ program Files \ Siemens \ Microsystems \ Data Logs \.

CSV files have the following naming convention:

"(PLC_ address) - user _ OK _ data _ record _ name _ date _ time. CSV

((PLC_ADDRESS)-USER_DEFINED_DATA_LOG_NAME- DATE-TIME.CSV)”。

Note Because the Windows file names are usually not allowed in the colon ":" and a slash "/" Therefore, it can be removed from a date and time.

Figure 24 represents an example of the data record that is configured from at 5:00 on April 17 to April The end of the 18th hour on the hour running time. Can double-click the file to read the text Read the papers or CSV file using Excel, Access or other database automatically square Type read these files.

Properties dialog box

When users log entries from the data in the context menu, select "Properties", you can display the map 25's Properties dialog box, the property has the following characteristics:

Dialog box 'title' is the name of the data record with "property."

The top area of the dialog box can duplicate data record entry name, and displays for STEP7 -Micro/WIN Data recording wizard icon.

'Size' field shows the configuration of the storage box the size of the data record.

'Record' field display and storage box data recorder configuration-related data records have been deposited Record number.

'Timestamp' field is indicated as 'a' or 'non'. This is the user in STEP7- Micro / WIN is data recording wizard previously set options.

'Date stamp' field is indicated as 'yes' or 'non'. This is the user in STEP7- Micro / WIN is data recording wizard previously set options.

'Clear out' field indicates a 'yes' or 'non'. This is the user in STEP7- Micro / WIN is data recording wizard previously set options.

'Create' field can be configured data record was created. The date and time can be And Windows file attributes to the timestamp format of the same page.

'Modified' field is a data logging configuration modification time. The date and time can be Windows file properties page the same as the timestamp format.

Data record Shortcuts

'Data records' have created on the desktop shortcut items. Users can quickly Way to the desired location and retrieval of the original file from Windows shortcuts, drag 'Scheduled Tasks' folder to run at set intervals, or use Explorer double-click it. Executive shortcuts (no matter what method is used) attempts to upload 'data record' and lose Out to the 'data record' folder. CSV file. That is executed from the shortcut Related and do not have a user error is shown but you can write errors. CSV file.

Upload data have been deposited

From the context menu, select "Upload" and double click 'S7-200 Explorer' data Log entries, or double-click / run 'data record' shortcuts so you can upload already deposited Data recording and transforming it into the 'comma separated values' (CSV) format. You can use the enclosed No. PLC address naming conventions will have been deposited data is stored in C: \ program Files \ Siemens \ Microsystems \ Data Logs folder (either PPI address or Ethernet Website address is followed by a hyphen, followed by the name of the user to determine the wizard behind the hyphen after another Surface in Windows Microwin current culture shared by the current language setting set Set the DATE, followed by a hyphen followed by a Windows culture behind TIME 是. CSV ('comma separated value') extension). Note Because Windows file naming conventions Be not used in a slash ("/") and a colon (":") so they can be removed and ligatures Character instead. ...

Users can select the right context option "Open upload file" option. If the check (election Choosing the repeated examination) of the project and the user from 'S7200 Explorer' directly (not From the shortcut) to upload, then namespace Explorer to see if there is a CSV file Pieces of contact. If there is no ". Csv" related applications, it can be displayed to the user indicates The fact that information, but in order to perform an upload CSV files mentioned above to reach the 'data record' Folder.

Files Project

Gen 3 Memory Box project contains any number of files project, which can benefit only by the box With space constraints. Respectively listed in alphabetical order in each file that appears on MC items:

File projects show 'icon' is used to operate the system file types (extensions) a Sign up using icons. Keep this in mind as users varies.

Project files 'name' is the name of the file plus the file extension. Note that usually can work together Displayed. "Hide extensions for known file types" in Windows settings are not necessarily The display affected.

Project files 'size' is a compressed file size. Note that this may be the actual file Different sizes.

Project files 'modification' time is the file modification time. Note that this does not mean that the file On the storage time on the box.

File Project 'Create' time the file was created. Note that this does not mean that the file On the storage time on the box.

Context Menu

File item may, in its context menu displays the following contents:

Paste - usually only present on the clipboard in Windows  file to activate the menu options Items. This option will be written to a file on the clipboard on the MC. When the file project has achieved this feature Able to focus when users can also use Ctrl + V key combination.

Delete - to remove files from the storage box. Because this is a destructive action and is usually not Is impossible, thus requiring the user to confirm this option. When the file project has achieved this feature Focus, users can also use the DEL key.

Properties - displays the file's Properties dialog box.

Drag and drop support

Namespace can use Gen 3 storage boxes project support drag and drop files. Users can select from Gen 3 storage boxes project file and drag it into a directory on your hard drive or put tables Surface. Similarly, the file into the Gen 3 storage boxes on it saved to the memory cartridge (if There is an available space). File item is 'My S7-200 Network' namespace charged Drag and drop support only projects. Namespace supports "drag - copy" operation, in which drag Project formed replication. Name space does not necessarily support the "drag", where drag it from the Project Removal of the original location.

Project files have the same name

When a user tries to back up files on the project when the Gen 3 storage boxes, the operation can be covered Cover existing file items. Because this is a destructive action and generally not impossible, because This requires the user to confirm this action. This applies to Gen 3 storage projects and pasted on the box "Place" project.

Properties dialog box

When users select from the file context menu item "Properties" item, shown in Figure 26 genera Properties dialog box. The dialog box can be provided in the Windows 'File Properties' dialog box model Technology. The Properties dialog box has the following characteristics:

Project dialog box title is the file name plus "Properties."

The top of the dialog box the name of the project area can duplicate files and display the type of file (by the File extension to determine) operating system is registered icon. Note that the icon between the user's system Different.

'File Type' field displays the file for the registration file types. The string from Record different between the user system.

'Open' field can be displayed on a given file type recorded in the application (including maps Mark). In addition, this application is from a record in each user may vary between systems.

'Size' field shows the actual file size. Note that this storage box in the file entries Head display size.

'Compressed size' field displays the text on the storage box the size of the project. Compressible file entries Head to save storage space on the box. The size of a file entry in the 'resource manager' as Shown in the figure match. Shows the percentage of the file to the original file size of compressed hundred Points ratio. If the compression does not save at least one byte, then the file can be saved and uncompressed Compressed file size indicates no compression.

'Create' field can be a file was created. The date and time can be Windows file properties page the same as the timestamp format.

'Modified' field is the file modification time. The date and time can be, and Windows File property page the same format as the time stamp.

Folder View Options

Windows supports namespace different views of the project. 'My S7-200 Network' Namespace supports the following view options:

Large Icons - Displays the name space 32 × 32 icons. The label is the PLC project PLC network address. All other namespace name can be displayed as a label.

Small Icons - Displays the name space projects can be 16 × 16 icons. The project can significantly Shows and 'large icons' option the same label.

List - can be displayed in a vertical list the name of the space program. PLC project show its 16 × 16 icons, and network address. All other items to display its 16 × 16 icons and names.

Description - This document describes all the screen shots of the "explanation" view. Each name Word space projects part of the record in the "explanation" of the information displayed in the view.

Classification

Windows typically offer "description" view classification information for each column. Classification can be expressed Are shown in all the "blocks" ascending sort file begins, followed by the all 'prescription', followed by the All 'data records', followed by the user files. You can alphabetically times for these files Classification. Click the column header can be classified by that column. Click again to descending segments.

Refresh namespace content

Refresh name space to run and make sure the communication network content. Note that any time to refresh the name Space will change its content, making the currently selected item is not valid. When this occurs, the Select the name of the current back to the space program. Refresh namespace may also result in an error. When the Refresh namespace encounter an error, you can clear all items, display an error message (below Discussion), and the choice will revert to the name space projects.

Namespace view certain behaviors such additional information can be seen, but not necessarily refresh View. For example, if the user has to refresh the view (to run on all devices on the network received Set information), it can shrink / expand the tree item (by clicking on the icon associated with the "+" Or "-" indicator) without causing another refresh. This behavior can be simply extracted information, Not collected again. All in all, the name space can be followed by the "My Computer" name space Setting the standard, and when refresh and simply related to data extraction.

Error Handling

Whenever you perform an error occurs while the user requests, use the specific error message And possible solutions to the link to display an error dialog. Error dialog title package Including the current communication interface. Close button always appear in the dialog box. Other keys visible dialog Or invisible, depending on the particular communication errors, and the user is currently setting. Figure 27 Screenshot table Show all keys are visible example error dialog box.

'PG / PC Interface' ... key when the error associated with the communication visible.

'Modem Setup' ... key communication-related errors when visible, and the user selected Optional modem communications.

'Off key' may have been visible.

Possible error conditions

STEP7-Micro/WIN any communication errors may occur in the 'S7-200 Resource manager 'may also occur. These errors are displayed text with STEP7- Micro / WIN displays the match.

Gen 3 storage boxes operation-specific errors are also possible. See GPB operation may occur Additional error messages GPB instructions such as operating space.

When the user name space projects (PLC or Gen 3 storage boxes) to create a desktop shortcut Formula may produce a specific error. When the user selects a shortcut, the item is no longer on the web Appear on the network. In this situation display specific error messages.

Desktop shortcut

Install 'S7-200 Explorer' desktop shortcut will be placed 'My S7-200 Network 'namespace, as described previously. Users can also choose to directly in the 'PLC' projects 'Data records' items and 'Gen 3 storage boxes' project to create a desktop shortcut. When When users create a desktop shortcut, the shortcut icon and name of the phase space of the project icon Match. The text is also a shortcut name space projects with text matching.

When the user selects one of the desktop shortcut, you can place a shortcut on behalf of Namespace project in its 'Explorer' view starts. If the user selects all Namespace items in a view of the "Open" context menu option, in addition to appear 'data records Record 'upload but do not open' explorer 'of the' data record 'outside, then the resulting Display of the display to be generated with the same.

Whenever you start the name space projects desktop shortcut, you can encourage communication to "brush New "S7-200 network. If communication can not be established or shortcut item is no longer representative of the Now the network, an error occurs. In both cases, will generate an error dialog, Which has an error condition-specific information. For more information see an error handling.

Note that when a user removed from the machine by uninstalling 'S7-200 Explorer', the pass Often removes only those provided by installing a desktop shortcut. Do not remove any user-created Desktop shortcut. These shortcuts may no longer work, and through the Windows Shortcuts can be determined attempt to start the errors generated.

My S7-200 Network Multi-sample

Because "My S7-200 Network" name space with Windows Explorer integration Users to launch 'Windows Explorer' example, they can start the name space Examples. 'My S7-200 Network' with multiple examples can demonstrate STEP7-Micro/WIN Two examples of the same communication behavior / Restrictions, and departing from the Microsoft system processes can be used Process server addressing.

GPB

GPB those containing an area of directory information stored in boxes, and user files compressed zone 3 (If any) of the "common block." If available, 'S7-200 Explorer' Use IGPB200 interface to quickly poll the contents of the storage case. If not available, it is generally Select a single block and upload header to determine the size. In short 'S7-200 Explorer' is usually GPB time with and without the same run. In DocumentCtrl \ S7- 200 \ Programming Tools \ Engineering Documents \ Theories of Operation \ General Purpose.doc the literature found in GPB and IGPB200 VOB Design details.

User Guide

Browse S7-200 network

'S7-200 Explorer' and 'Microsoft Windows Explorer' combined with Allows browsing PPI or Ethernet networks. Install 'S7-200 Explorer' Application After referred to as "my S7-200 network" 'Windows Explorer' produced The new node. If installed on your computer STEP7-Micro/WIN 4.0 version, then Already have 'S7-200 Explorer' application without further installation.

Browse PPI network

Double-click the node "My S7-200 Network", 'Windows Explorer' may visit To receive a list of additional equipment represents PPI network. Additional equipment can select all possible network Network address. When the device is found, it can identify and display the device shown in Figure 28. Assigned to Network address of each device cited in parentheses.

Tip: If the device is connected to the PPI network or removed from the PPI network, then at any time to make Use the F5 key to refresh the list.

Note: Not all PLCs and storage boxes support 'S7-200 Explorer' Function. Please refer to 'S7-200 system manual' for hardware features and a complete list of options Tables.

Browse Ethernet Network

Double-click the node "My S7-200 Network", 'Windows Explorer' may show A pre-configured list of IP addresses and additional device status. In Ethernet networks, typically Configuration rather than an IP address is automatically determined. To configure the IP address, use the 'IP addresses browser' The application. By using the node "My S7-200 network" right-mouse menu corresponding To access the application program shown in Figure 29.

Note: Refer to STEP7-Micro/WIN help system using 'S7-200 with Ethernet 'and' Internet 'module installation industry Ethernet network to get more information.

Communication settings

'S7-200 Explorer' together with the programming software of STEP7-Micro/WIN Communication enjoy the following parameters:

Entry point (sample Micro/WIN-> PC / PPI cable)

Local address

Communication speed (baud rate)

Port

Other network parameters

To change the communication settings, use the 'Set PG / PC Interface "application. Can be prepared by With the node "My S7-200 network" Right mouse menu item corresponding to access the application Sequence.

Note: Refer to the Help system for installation STEP7-Micro/WIN PPI or row Industrial Ethernet networks for more information.

Using a modem

If the communication settings can be configured to use a modem connection, it may be browsing 'S7 -200 Network 'before the modem connection. To establish a connection, use the 'modem connection Demodulator 'application. By using the node "My S7-200 network" Right mouse corresponding Standard menu item to access the application, shown in Figure 30.

In establishing a modem connection, you can browse 'S7-200 network'. Double-click the node "My S7-200 Network", 'Windows Explorer' may be shown in additional equipment Lists. Additional equipment can select all possible network addresses. When the device is found, it can Identification and display of the device. Assigned to each device's network address cited in parentheses.

Remember to disconnect! When using 'S7-200 Explorer' to complete the operation, you must manually Disconnect the modem to terminate the connection. Close 'Windows Explorer' does not necessarily break On the modem. As disconnected, using the node "My S7-200 network" Right mouse corresponding Standard menu item, shown in Figure 31.

Browse S7-200PLC

Double-click any PLC S7-200PLC to browse the content. PLC can contain an arbitrary lower Surface content:

Block (project)

Data block (item)

System block (item)

Storage boxes (folders)

In the 'Windows Explorer' inside, usually in the left frame lists only the folders. Storage boxes contain additional items, and thus it may be a folder. Because storage boxes may be the only Folders are listed in the left grid storage boxes only.

Folders and items available in the 'Windows Explorer' Right 'forms listed Shown in Figure 32.

Browse Storage Boxes

Double click on 'storage boxes' to browse the contents of the storage box. 'Storage boxes' may contain arbitrary The following content:

Block (project)

Data block (item)

System block (item)

Prescription configuration (up to 4 items)

Data record (until 4 items)

User file (the project)

In the 'Windows Explorer' inside the 'left' cell usually list only folders. Storage box usually no folders, so 'Windows Explorer' Right 'grid Lists all of the above items, shown in Figure 33.

Retrieve the data record values

To retrieve the storage box 'data recorder' value, double-click the 'data record' node. From Storage boxes and upload the data to be formatted. Csv file (comma separated values file). However Later has been with. Csv file extension associated application to open the file. The application is usually Microsoft Excel.

Note: upload 'data records' values must be preceded with a. Csv file extension association should Applications.

Note: If the setup wizard option to clear the uploaded 'data records' values, you must ensure that Ensure the data are saved. Related applications using Microsoft Excel, and the data is saved to your Familiar with the directory and file name.

Figure 34 shows the screen image is uploaded to the Excel 'data records' value example. Double Click 'Windows Explorer' of the 'data record' node, the value can be in Excel To upload and open.

Tip: We recommend immediate implementation of the 'Save' function to save the data to the destination that you are familiar Record and file name.

Increase user files

You can use the free storage space to store the boxes you want to save the STEP7- Micro / WIN project files or other files. When using 'S7-200 Explorer' Drag these files to the storage box node, compress these files. Having to use a separate pressure Shrink applications such as WinZip. If the file has been compressed, it is often no longer a second Compressed. You can use the right mouse menu item "Properties" to view any place on the storage box File attributes.

Increase in the storage box file, simply drag and drop files to a folder on the storage box. Also Use the right mouse menu item to copy and paste.

Storage Box Properties

Right mouse menu item 'Properties' display the screen shown in Figure 35. This screen can be used Quick summary of the storage box has been used and free space available.

Clear Storage Boxes

'Storage boxes' node right mouse menu item 'clear' Allow erase all items.

Skill in the art, after reading the certain exemplary embodiments of the detailed description of After the above and the accompanying drawings, other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent. It should be understood can enter Line various changes, changes and additional embodiments, therefore, all such changes, changes, and additional Examples will be considered in the present application within the spirit and scope of the. For example, regardless of the application of any Any part (such as the title, field, background, overview, abstract, drawings, etc.) content Unless clearly defined for example by explicitly specify the contrary, do not require any rights here Content included in the request, or any particular description or explanation of its activity or component to Any application seeking priority included in the content of these activities or the specific order or these meta Any particular relationship between elements included in the content. Moreover, any activity can be repeated, can pass Perform any activity over multiple physical and / or copy any components. In addition, to eliminate any living Move or components, changing the sequence of activities, and / or change the component relationships. Therefore, that description And the drawings are essentially descriptive and not restrictive. Moreover, described here in any The number or range unless otherwise clearly indicated, but the figures or ranges are approximate. In Any area described here unless otherwise clearly indicated above, the range includes one of the All values and all subordinate ranges. Incorporated herein by reference any material (for example U.S. States patent, U.S. patent application, a bibliography, articles, etc.) in the message, just as Introduction of the range of reference, namely: the information described herein other statements and drawings There is no conflict between. In such a case of a conflict, which comprises any place Claims or claims priority conflicts caused by invalid, then was introduced as a reference Examination of the material conflict exists no information will be clearly introduced as a reference and in this. ...

Claims

Skill in the art, after reading the certain exemplary embodiments of the detailed description of After the above and the accompanying drawings, other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent. It should be understood can enter Line various changes, changes and additional embodiments, therefore, all such changes, changes, and additional Examples will be considered in the present application within the spirit and scope of the. For example, regardless of the application of any Any part (such as the title, field, background, overview, abstract, drawings, etc.) content Unless clearly defined for example by explicitly specify the contrary, do not require any rights here Content included in the request, or any particular description or explanation of its activity or component to Any application seeking priority included in the content of these activities or the specific order or these meta Any particular relationship between elements included in the content. Moreover, any activity can be repeated, can pass Perform any activity over multiple physical and / or copy any components. In addition, to eliminate any living Move or components, changing the sequence of activities, and / or change the component relationships. Therefore, that description And the drawings are essentially descriptive and not restrictive. Moreover, described here in any The number or range unless otherwise clearly indicated, but the figures or ranges are approximate. In Any area described here unless otherwise clearly indicated above, the range includes one of the All values and all subordinate ranges. Incorporated herein by reference any material (for example U.S. States patent, U.S. patent application, a bibliography, articles, etc.) in the message, just as Introduction of the range of reference, namely: the information described herein other statements and drawings There is no conflict between. In such a case of a conflict, which comprises any place Claims or claims priority conflicts caused by invalid, then was introduced as a reference Examination of the material conflict exists no information will be clearly introduced as a reference and in this. ...

Through a PLC network interfaces:

Information to a non-PLC devices, the PLC network presents information for non-PLC devices are being Run the operating system, a shell namespace extension; and

At least one search parameters corresponding to at least one project to search for the PLC network, the Search parameters are determined by the non-PLC information device user specified.
2 The method of claim 1, the method further comprises:

Through the PLC network interface to receive the at least one search parameters.
3 The method of claim 1, the method further comprises:

PLC via the network interface, identifying the at least one corresponding to the at least one search parameter Number of projects, the search parameters specified by the user.
4 The method of claim 1, the method further comprises:

PLC via the network interface, the expression of the at least one corresponding to the at least one search parameter Number of projects, the search parameters specified by the user.
5 The method of claim 1, the method further comprises:

PLC via the network interface, to highlight at least one corresponding to the at least one search parameter The project, which the search parameters specified by the user.
6 The method of claim 1, the method further comprises:

PLC via the network interface, preview at least one corresponding to the at least one search parameter The project, which the search parameters specified by the user.
7 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one item is stored in a memory included Files on the storage device, the storage device is connected to the PLC network with a PLC.
8 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one item is stored in a memory included Contents of the file on the storage device, the storage device is connected to the PLC network with a PLC connected Pick.
9 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Properties.
10 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes a file At least part of the name.
11 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file type Type.
12 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file creation Time information.
13 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file revision Time information.
14 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file storage Memory location.
15 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes a large file Small.
16 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Text.
17 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Graphic content.
18 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Image content.
19 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Audio content.
20. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Video content.
21 The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Animated content.
22 A store multiple instructions for carrying out activities in machine-readable media, the machine reads the media Including:

Through a PLC network interfaces:

Information to a non-PLC devices, the PLC network presents information for non-PLC devices are being Run the operating system, a shell namespace extension; and

At least one search parameters corresponding to at least one project to search for the PLC network, the Search parameters are determined by the non-PLC information device user specified.
23 a system, the system comprising:

A PLC communication network interface, the network interface for PLC communication to a non-PLC Information presented PLC network device information for non-PLC devices of an operating system name space Shell Extension; and

A PLC network user interface, the user interface of the PLC network adapted to receive from the Non-PLC information device user at least one search parameter, which is used as at least one search parameters Project search for the PLC network, the project corresponding to at least one search parameters.
24 according to claim 23, wherein:

The user interface is suitable for PLC network PLC information to the non-representation of the user of the device to Less a project that corresponds to the at least one search parameters.
25 according to claim 23, wherein further:

The user interface is suitable for PLC network PLC information to the non-representation of the user of the device to At least part of at least one item, the item corresponding to the at least one search parameter.
26 The system of claim 23, wherein:

The user interface is suitable for PLC network PLC information to the non-representation of the user of the device to At least one project identifier, the item corresponding to the at least one search parameter.
27 The system of claim 23, wherein:

The web user interface for PLC to the non-PLC information device user representation on The at least one information item, the item corresponding to the at least one search parameter.
28 according to claim 23, wherein:

The web user interface for PLC to the non-PLC information device user representation on The at least one highlight information item, the item corresponding to the at least one search parameter.
29 The system of claim 23, wherein:

The user interface is suitable for PLC network PLC information to the non-representation of the user of the device to Preview least one item, the item corresponding to the at least one search parameter.
30 according to claim 23, wherein the at least one item is stored in a memory included Files on the storage device, the storage device is connected to the PLC network with a PLC.
31 according to claim 23, wherein the at least one item is stored in a memory included Contents of the file on the storage device, the storage device is connected to the PLC network with a PLC connected Pick.
32 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the project Properties.
33 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes the file name At least a portion.
34 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file type Type.
35 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file creation Time information.
36 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file revision Time information.
37 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes file storage Memory location.
38 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes a large file Small.
39 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes at least one of the The text items.
40 according to claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes at least one of the Projects graphical content.
41 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes at least one of the Image content items.
42 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes at least one of the Projects the audio content.
43 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes at least one of the Projects video content.
44 The system of claim 23, wherein the at least one search parameter includes at least one of the Projects animated content.
45 a system, the system comprising:

A non-PLC information equipment;

A PLC network communications interface, the PLC network to the non-communication interface for PLC Information equipment presents a PLC network for non-PLC information device operating system a name Space Shell Extension; and

A PLC network user interface, the user interface of the PLC network adapted to receive from the Non-PLC information device user at least one search parameter, which is used as at least one search parameters Project search for the PLC network, the project corresponding to the at least one search parameters.