Siemens PXC-24 in P1 - Changing Point Mapping

[Thaggenmiller]

What is the easiest way to change mapped point names on a PXC-24 compact configured on a standard FLN from a MBC? Default point definitions have been removed, but the mapped points still reference default names like AI1, AI2, etc.

[Arpoc926]

You have to utilitize the Siemens Application Builder software in order to change the custom application on the PXCC on P1. This is true for both changes in point definition or changes in programming.

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[Thaggenmiller]

Thanks.

Can a custom application be configured by rewriting the application text file in cis without app builder?

[Thaggenmiller]

I'm assuming both the firmware loading tool and application builder are Siemens-Only tools. Anyone have a copy?

[Arpoc926]

Sorry. Those tools are proprietary, and I they keep a pretty tight grip on distribution.

[Arpoc926]

Probably the only alternative, as terrible as it may be (assuming you absolutely won't buy more equipment or have siemens bang out a new app), is to write PPCL that commands those subpoints to be equal to the detected sensor values, and land the sensors on the MBC (assuming there is room). Before you hop on that option, though, I would like to warn you that it is both intensive and laborious at the personal level, and inefficient and ill considered at the technical/networking level. That being said, it is possible. If it were me, I'd just hire Siemens to change the App.

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[mtr08004]

Your PXC is on an FLN? This is not a typical configuration, I would recommend that you have Siemens move it to a ALN (P2) device. Some features though the controller in this config are only accessible to the user through hyperterminal. Ask Siemens for a users manual, that should help.

[kc2dnw]

Siemens new network design is to use PXCC24 as custom programmable TEC's that are written and loaded by the branch. Effectively it make it like any other TEC they make where you can't change anything, only bring in the points they provide you over the FLN. You can un-bundle points inside the PXC up to the MBC and make the name whatever (sort of) you want on the MBC but if you want to change what is inside the PXC then a call to Siemens is required.

-Jeremy