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The SIDirect DAServer provides access to data within the Siemens S7 200, S7 300, and
S7 400 PLC families through a standard EtherNet network interface card without
requiring Siemens SimaticNet software. The SIDirect DAServer is capable of DDE,
FastDDE, SuiteLink, or OPC connections to Windows client program such as an
InTouch application.
This Technote provides a step-by-step procedure of how to configure and use
Wonderware's SIDirect DAServer with a S7 PLC (S7-400 PLC is being used in this
technote) via DDE/SuiteLink protocol.
Before you continue, make sure the following requirements have been met:
Read and follow the instructions in the SIDirect DAServer's readme file and related
documents for System requirements, proper installation procedures, and supported
Operating systems.
Install the latest version of the SIDirect DAServer. If a previous version was installed,
uninstall it using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. This technote is written
using SIDirect DAServer version 1.0.0.
Install and configure TCP/IP network protocol and the network interface card (NIC)
so that it can communicate with the PLC via Ethernet.
Make sure that you can "ping" the PLC successfully and receive valid replies from the
PLC.
Note: Please check the SIDirect DASERVER Online Help for more information about the
supported firmware and hardware. Only the TCP bus communications protocol is
supported by the SIDirect DAServer. The SIDirect does not support MPI, Profibus, and
other non-EtherNet protocols.
This technote assumes the user has a basic working knowledge and understanding of
Ethernet networking, Siemens S7 PLC software/hardware, Microsoft operating system,
Wonderware FactorySuite components, WWClient, and SIDirect DAServer. If you
have problem configuring the Ethernet IP address for the PLC, please contact Siemens
for assistance at http://www.siemens.com
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