This manual explains the soft‑redundancy feature for Siemens S7‑300 and S7‑400 PLCs, covering principles, blocks, configuration and example applications.
About this manual
The document provides an overview of the soft‑redundancy concept for SIMATIC S7‑300 and S7‑400 systems, describing how the redundant logic operates, the structure of status and control words, and the rules for using soft redundancy. It also lists the required hardware and software components and shows where the feature can be applied.
Detailed chapters cover the soft‑redundancy block library, technical data of each block, and step‑by‑step examples for implementing redundancy on S7‑300 and S7‑400 controllers. Additional sections explain integration with WinCC operator stations, PC‑based control with WinAC RTX, and provide reference tables for supported modules and communication with other stations. This manual is written in Chinese.
What's inside
- How to use this document
- Introduction
- Soft Redundancy Working Principle
- Soft Redundancy Blocks
- Reference and Supplementary Information
- Example: Soft Redundancy with S7‑300
- Example: Soft Redundancy with S7‑400
- Software Redundancy with WinCC Operator Station
- WinAC RTX Soft Redundancy
- Other Reference Material
Frequently asked questions
What hardware is required for soft redundancy?
Section 3.2 lists the hardware needed for implementing soft redundancy.
Which modules support soft redundancy?
Supported modules are listed in section 6.9 of the manual.
How long does it take for the host to switch to standby?
The switching time is described in section 6.3.
What is the switching time for an ET200M DP slave?
Section 6.5 provides the DP slave switching time for ET200M.