Introduction 1

Safety instructions 2

Installation notes 3
SIMOCODE pro
Installation, license key,
Automation License 4
Manager, uninstallation
SIMOCODE ES - Installation Notes
Upgrading a SIMOCODE pro
V17 project 5
Readme
Tips for use 6

Support Request 7

07/2021
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Table of contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Scope of delivery of the individual licenses ........................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Security information ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Information on data protection ............................................................................................ 7
3 Installation notes ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Hardware requirements ....................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Software requirements ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Using a wheel mouse......................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Notes concerning the use of communications cards in PCs/programming devices................ 11
3.5 S7 Teleservice .................................................................................................................... 13
4 Installation, license key, Automation License Manager, uninstallation.............................................. 15
4.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 License key, Automation License Manager .......................................................................... 16
4.3 Uninstallation .................................................................................................................... 18
5 Upgrading a SIMOCODE pro project .................................................................................................... 19
6 Tips for use .......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Information on the documentation .................................................................................... 21
7 Support Request .................................................................................................................................. 23
Index .................................................................................................................................................... 25

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1.1 Scope of delivery of the individual licenses
This version is provided in six languages and runs under any operating system listed in
section Software requirements (Page 9).

Package Article number Scope

Professional
Floating License for one 3ZS1 322-6CE15-0YB Engineering software
user 5 • Software and documentation on DVD
• License key on USB flashdrive, Class A, in 6 languages (German / Eng‐
lish / French / Italian / Spanish / Chinese)
• Combo License for parallel use of versions 2007 and V17 of SIRIUS ES
software, for all SIMOCODE pro devices
• Online functions via system interface and PROFIBUS / PROFI‐
NET / Ethernet
• Parameter assignment via the integrated graphic editor (CFC-based)
• Executable under Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 10 - 64 bit (Professio‐
nal / Ultimate / Enterprise) / Win Server 2012 R2 Standard Edi‐
tion / 2016 / 2019 - 64 bit
• Contents:
– Set (1 x DVD + 1 x USB)
– License key on USB flashdrive, Class A,
Article number: 3ZS1 322-6CC15-0YA5
– License key and software download, Class A
Upgrade for SIMO‐ 3ZS1 322-6CC15-0YE Engineering software
CODE ES 2007 Premium 5 • Floating License for one user
• Software and documentation on DVD
• License key on USB flashdrive, Class A, in 6 languages (German / Eng‐
lish / French / Italian / Spanish / Chinese)
• Combo License for parallel use of versions 2007 and V17 of SIRIUS ES
software, for all SIMOCODE pro devices
• Online functions via system interface and PROFIBUS / PROFI‐
NET / Ethernet
• Parameter assignment via the integrated graphic editor (CFC-based)
Software Update Service 3ZS1 Software update service for 1 year with automatic extension.
322-6CC00-0YL5 Requires the current software version.
Basic (free of charge)
Software download (Sie‐ Software download 1 software download; basic functional scope and Premium trial license
mens Industry Online Sup‐ (https:// included
port) support.industry.sie
mens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/109793078)

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Note
License key
• The existing standard and Premium licenses will be integrated into Professional as of
version V17.
• Existing Standard licenses can be used like Professional in version V17.
• Earlier versions can still be used.

Note
Combo licenses
All available license keys are Combo licenses, which can also be used with SIMOCODE ES 2007.

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2.1 Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary
to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security
concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to
an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only
when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available
and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer
supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber
threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed
under
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.

2.2 Information on data protection

Siemens observes standard data protection principles, in particular the principle of privacy by
design.
For SIMOCODE ES this means:
SIMOCODE ES does not process or store any personal data, only technical function data (e.g.
time stamps). If you link this data with other data (e.g. shift schedules) or store personal data on
the same storage medium (e.g. hard disk), and thus establish a link to a person or persons, then
you are responsible for ensuring compliance with the relevant data protection regulations.

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3.1 Hardware requirements
SIMOCODE ES V17 supports all common Windows standard PCs and SIMATIC programming
devices.
Working with SIMOCODE ES V17 sets minimum requirements for the hardware. In order to work
efficiently with SIMOCODE ES V17, use the recommended values.

Minimum hardware requirements:

Hardware Requirements
Processor Intel ® Core™ i3-6100U, 2.30 GHz
RAM 8 GB
Hard disk S-ATA with at least 8 GB of free storage space
Screen resolution 1024 x 768

Recommended PC hardware:

Hardware Requirements
Computer As of SIMATIC FIELD PG M5 Advanced (or comparable PC)
Processor Intel ® Core™ i5-6440EQ (up to 3.4 GHz)
RAM 16 GB or more (32 GB for large projects)
Hard disk SSD with at least 50 GB of free storage space
Monitor 15.6" full HD display (1920 x 1080 or higher)

Note
SIEMENS communications processor required
To use SIMOCODE ES V17 with PROFIBUS (Professional version only), you also need a SIEMENS
communications processor for a PROFIBUS network.

3.2 Software requirements

Operating systems
SIMOCODE ES V17 is released for the following operating systems:

Windows 10 (64 bit)

• Windows 10 Pro Version 2004 (OS build 19041)
• Windows 10 Pro Version 2009/20H2 (OS build 19042)

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• Windows 10 Pro Version 1909 (OS build 18363)

• Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1909 (OS build 18363) (for PG/PC)
• Windows 10 Enterprise Version 2004 (OS build 19041) (for PG/PC)
• Windows 10 Enterprise Version 2009/20H2 (OS build 19042) (for PG/PC)
• Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (OS build 14393) (Test for IPC)
• Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSB (OS build 17763) (Test for IPC)

Windows Server (64 bit)

• Windows Server 2016 Standard (full installation)
• Windows Server 2019 Standard (full installation)

Supported virtualization software

• VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 6.7 (or higher)
• VMware Workstation 15.5.0 (or higher)
• VMware Player 15.5.0 (or higher)
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019 (or higher)

Supported security programs

The following security programs have been tested together with SIMOCODE ES V17 and do not
result in false tripping:
• Virus scanners:
Note
Ensure that your virus scanner and its databases are always up to date.
The most recent update of the virus patterns was on April 21, 2021.

– Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2

– McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) 10.6
– Trend Micro Office Scan 12.0
– Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.3
– Windows Defender (as part of the Windows operating system)
– Qihoo 360 "Safe Guard 12.1" + "Virus Scanner"
• Host-based Intrusion Detection System:
– McAfee Application Control 8.2
– Microsoft Bitlocker (as part of the Windows operating system)

User rights
Restricted user rights are sufficient for working with SIMOCODE ES V17.

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However, you must have administration rights to install SIMOCODE ES V17. All users working on
this PC with SIMOCODE ES V17 must be added to the local user groups "Siemens TIA Engineer"
and "Siemens TIA Openness". These user groups are created automatically by the setup.

Compatibility with STEP 7

You need to install STEP7 V17 to integrate SIMOCODE ES V17 in STEP 7.

3.3 Using a wheel mouse

NOTICE
Manufacturer's driver
If you use a wheel mouse, make sure that the drivers supplied by the wheel mouse
manufacturer have been installed. If they are not, you can find that the functions of the wheel
mouse wheel are not always supported by SIMOCODE ES V17.

3.4 Notes concerning the use of communications cards in PCs/

programming devices
CP5612 (SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS interface via PCI bus)
You require a PC or a programming device with PCI bus to use the CP5612 card. You can then
address SIMATIC stations via MPI or PROFIBUS (9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps).
If you install SIMOCODE ES V17 after the CP has been inserted in the computer, the plug-and-play
mechanism enters the CP5612 in the Device Manager of the Control Panel\System in "Other
Devices". Therefore the CP is sometimes not recognized when SIMOCODE ES V17 is installed.
In such cases, remove the CP5612 in the Device Manager after installing SIMOCODE ES V17 and
reboot your computer.
Observe the notes in the online help under "Setting the PG/PC interface."
CP5711 (SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS interface via USB 2.0)
A PC or a programming device with a USB slot is required to use the CP5711. You can then
address SIMATIC stations via MPI or PROFIBUS (9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps).

Programming device/PC settings

To start up the plug-and-play-enabled modules (e.g. CP5612), the following procedure is
recommended under MS Windows:
1. Install SIMOCODE ES V17.
2. Close MS Windows, switch off the PC and insert the card.
3. The communications card is automatically installed after switching on again.

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4. The hardware assistant appears under MS Windows. In the first dialog box that opens, select
the option "No, not this time." Confirm all further dialog boxes (not with Cancel!).
5. Start TIA Portal V17 in the project view, and in the project navigation open folder "Online
Access."
6. Right-click the interface adapter whose settings you would like to change. Select "Properties"
in the shortcut menu. In this dialog box, change the properties of module.

Note
Observe the notes in the online help under "Setting the PG/PC interface."

Note
Installing the communications drivers
When SIMOCODE ES V17 is installed on programming devices, the communication drivers are
installed automatically and the default settings are accepted.

Interrupt and address under MS Windows 7

The settings for interrupt and address range cannot be changed in MS Windows 7.
The set values can be viewed as follows: For example, under "Start → Settings → Control
Panel → Administrative Tools" open Computer Management and then "System." Under "Device
Manager," you can view the values of the individual modules and under "System
Information → Hardware Resources," the overview of the assigned resources.

Note
Reserving an interrupt and address range for PCI components
In the BIOS of the PC, under certain conditions a specific interrupt and address range can be
reserved for PCI components.
Consult your PC or BIOS vendor.

Operating networks exclusively with passive nodes (slaves)

Before you start working with your programming device/PC on a network to which only slaves
(passive nodes) are currently connected, you must activate the option "Only master on the bus".
Otherwise, your programming device/PC will remain inactive.
To do this, proceed as follows:
1. In the project navigation in the "Online Access" folder, right-click on the PG/PC interface and
choose command "Properties" from the shortcut menu.
2. Display the properties of the module parameters used.
3. Activate the option "Only master on the bus."
4. Close the dialog box again.
Once you have finished working on this network, you should deactivate the option. In this way,
you will protect the network from possible interruptions caused by plugging in the PROFIBUS/
MPI cable while the interface on your programming device/PC is active.

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3.5 S7 Teleservice

3.5 S7 Teleservice
For SIMOCODE ES V17, the "S7 Teleservice" function is only available via MPI when used with TS
adapter I or II.

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Manager, uninstallation 4
4.1 Installation
Installation of SIMOCODE ES V17

Note
Side-by-side installation of SIMOCODE ES V16 and SIMOCODE ES V17
A parallel installation of SIMOCODE ES V16 and SIMOCODE ES V17 is possible on your computer.

Please close all applications (Microsoft Word, etc.) and the "Control Panel" window before
starting the setup program. After installing SIMOCODE ES V17, you may have to restart Windows
in order to activate all system variables.
Insert the SIMOCODE ES V17 DVD into the drive. A menu-prompted setup program guides you
through the installation procedure for SIMOCODE ES V17. The setup program starts
automatically when you insert the SIMOCODE ES V17 DVD. If you have deactivated this function
on your computer, you can start setup in the MS Windows Explorer by double-clicking the
"SETUP.EXE" program on the DVD. The setup guides you step by step through the installation
procedure.
When setup is complete and you have (if necessary) restarted your computer, you can start
SIMOCODE ES V17 by double-clicking on the desktop icon "TIA Portal V17" or, for example, under
Microsoft Windows via the entry under "Start → SIEMENS Automation → TIA Portal V17."

NOTICE
TIA Portal V17 registers itself in Microsoft Windows system files
You must not move or rename any TIA Portal V17 files or folders using Microsoft Windows tools
such as Explorer, nor should you modify any TIA Portal V17 data in the Windows registry.
Making such modifications can affect program execution.

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4.2 License key, Automation License Manager

4.2 License key, Automation License Manager

Before you can start working with SIMOCODE ES V17, you must transfer the license key (user
authorization) to the computer. There are two ways of doing this:
• During installation of SIMOCODE ES V17, you will receive a prompt from the program setup
if your computer does not have a suitable license key. You can then either have the setup
program install the license key or you can install the license at a later time using the
"Automation License Manager" program.
• If the license key cannot be installed during setup, continue the setup program without
installing the license key. Then restart the computer and install the license key with the Start
menu item "Siemens Automation\Automation License Manager".

Note
License key
The license key of previous versions can be used for version V17.

Automation License Manager

NOTICE
Automation License Manager as a requirement for operating SIMOCODE ES V17
To operate SIMOCODE ES V17, you must make sure that the Automation License Manager is
installed.

NOTICE
Installation of the Automation License Manager
The Automation License Manager prevents the authorizations and license keys from being
installed on invalid drives or media, such as RAM drives, diskettes or compressed drives (e.g.
DBLSPACE).
If the hard disk of a device with a removable drive bay is registered as "Exchangeable memory
medium" and not as "hard disk", it will be treated like a DVD and cannot be used for installation
of license keys.
In the case of compressed drives, you can install on the associated host drive.
Be sure to observe the notes about the Automation License Manager in the Readme file on the
SIMOCODE ES V17 installation DVD under "InstData\ALM32_64\Media\ALM64\".

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4.2 License key, Automation License Manager

Notes regarding fault-free operation of the license key

NOTICE
The USB flash drive must not be write-protected.
Without write-protection of the USB flash drive, there is a danger that viruses could be
transferred from the hard disk to the USB flash drive.
You should therefore run a virus check on your programming device / PC before you install/
uninstall a license key.

NOTICE
Using an optimizing program
If you use an optimizing program that enables you to move fixed blocks of memory, only use
this option once you have transferred the license key from the hard disk back to the USB flash
drive.

NOTICE
Cluster on the target drive
The license key will create a cluster with a special identification on the target drive. Some
inspection programs will identify this cluster as "defective."
Do not attempt to restore it.

NOTICE
Transferring the license key to the USB flash drive
Remember to copy the license key to the USB flash drive before formatting, compressing or
restoring your hard disk or before installing a new operating system.

NOTICE
Risk of losing a license key
If a backup copy of your hard disk contains copies of license keys, there is a risk that these copies
can overwrite the valid installed license keys and thus destroy them when you restore your
backup data to the hard disk.
To prevent a valid license key from being overwritten by a backup copy, you are strongly advised
to remove all license keys or exclude them from the backup process before you start with the
backup.

Trial license
If no valid license key is installed for SIMOCODE ES V17, a trial license key is used. This is supplied
and installed by default together with SIMOCODE ES V17. However, SIMOCODE ES V17 can only
be used for 21 days with this license key. When SIMOCODE ES V17 is started for the first time
without a valid license key, activation of the Trial License key is offered.

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4.3 Uninstallation

4.3 Uninstallation

NOTICE
Uninstallling SIMOCODE ES V17
Uninstallation must be performed in the usual MS Windows way.
Uninstall your software package (e.g. "Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal V17") via
the Windows application "Software" (e.g. under MS Windows via "Control Panel → Programs
and Features").

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If you open a project created in a previous version of SIMOCODE ES it will be upgraded with user
guidance.
You must then
• close any previously opened editors (device configuration, parameters, commissioning)
• update the module description for every module. Updating the module description means
upgrading devices to the latest version while keeping the current parameterization and
device configuration.
– In the device configuration, select the module for which you would like to change the
module description
– In the Inspector window select the "General" tab
– Click on the button "Update module description"
You will also find general information about this topic in the Online Help in the information
system under "Editing devices and networks → Configuring devices and
networks → Configuring devices → Update module description". See Information on the
documentation (Page 21).

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6.1 Information on the documentation
The SIMOCODE ES V17 documentation is available via the online help. You can open the online
help from the menu item "Help → Show Help." The "information system" contains all the
essential information that you need for working with the SIMOCODE ES V17 software.
The Readme file / installation notes may contain more up-to-date information and therefore take
precedence over the online help. Read the notes carefully because they contain important
information for installation and use of the SIMOCODE ES V17 software for you.

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After you have registered, you can use the Support Request form in the online support to send
your question directly to Technical Support:

Support Request: Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/My/ww/en/requests)

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Operating networks exclusively with passive nodes
(slaves), 12
A
Automation License Manager, 16
P
Professional, 5
B Programming device/PC settings, 11
Basic, 5
R
C Reserving an interrupt and address range for PCI
components, 12
Combo licenses, 6
Communication drivers, 12
CP5612 (SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS interface via PCI
bus), 11
S
CP5711 (SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS interface via S7 Teleservice, 13
USB 2.0), 11 Side-by-side installation, 15
SIEMENS communications processor, 9

H
Hardware requirements, 9
T
Trial license, 17

I
Information system, 21
U
Installation of SIMOCODE ES V17, 15 Uninstallling SIMOCODE ES V17, 18
Installation of the Automation License Manager, 16 Updating the module description, 19
Interrupt and address under MS Windows 7, 12 Upgrading a SIMOCODE pro project., 19

L
License key, 6, 16

M
Manufacturer's driver, 11

N
Notes regarding fault-free operation of the license
key, 17

O
Online help, 21

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